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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Banana Oatmeal Bars for a Guilt-Free Snack

Delicious Banana Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious, guilt-free snack perfect for breakfast or anytime munching.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cups nut butter peanut or cashew
  • 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjustable for taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cups maple syrup or honey as alternative
  • 0.5 cups chocolate chips dark preferred
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt tiny pinch

Equipment

  • baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas and mix with 0.5 cups nut butter until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  3. Stir in 2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 0.25 teaspoon salt until well combined.
  4. Add 0.25 cups maple syrup and mix in 0.5 cups chocolate chips, stirring until everything is blended.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, press down firmly, and optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, until golden edges appear and the center is set.
  7. Remove from oven and cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.

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