Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delightful and nutritious snack that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a post-workout treat. With their chewy texture and customizable flavor options—from chocolate chips to nuts—they’re sure to satisfy cravings without guilt. Not only do they offer a delicious taste, but they also pack in essential nutrients, making them an ideal choice for health-conscious snackers. Enjoy these wholesome bars any time of the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- â…“ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Stir until fully combined.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg