Description
These comforting Banana Oatmeal Bars are simple to make with ripe bananas and pantry staples, perfect for snacking or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth in a large bowl.
- Add oats, honey or maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit if desired.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars. Enjoy your Banana Oatmeal Bars!
Notes
Store cooled bars in an airtight container for up to two days, or refrigerate for up to a week. These bars can also be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg