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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars for Quick Snack Joy

Wholesome Banana Oatmeal Bars are a perfect snack or breakfast option made with simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 bananas Mashed Bananas ripe
  • 1 cup Nut Butter peanut or cashew
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats whole or regular
For Flavoring
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure recommended
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or honey
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips dark chocolate suggested
For Balance
  • 1 pinch Salt sea salt or table salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 9x9-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Oatmeal Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas. Add 1 cup of nut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
  3. Add 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the banana mixture, then stir until combined.
  4. Drizzle in 1/4 cup of maple syrup and fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips until well mixed.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth it out. Optionally, sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang and slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for best flavor. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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