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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Deliciously Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars for Healthy Snacking

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious, refined sugar-free snack or breakfast choice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 3 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup nut butter peanut butter or almond butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup can substitute with honey or agave
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional, increase amount for extra sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas and nut butter until well blended.
  3. Stir in rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and salt; mix well.
  4. Transfer the mixture into the baking pan and flatten it into an even layer. Add chocolate chips on top if desired.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden and center is set.
  6. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge, or freeze for longer storage.

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