Description
Delicious and nutritious banana oatmeal bars that combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty rolled oats, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the nut butter and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the rolled oats, baking powder, and any optional extras you desire.
- Add the eggs and mix until everything is well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan before transferring to a cutting board and slicing into bars.
Notes
These bars can also serve beautifully as a base for yogurt parfaits. Add yogurt and fresh fruit for a wholesome snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: banana, oatmeal, bars, healthy snack, easy recipe, dessert