Description
Cozy, soft, and chewy banana oatmeal bars that are perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
- If using, fold in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to a week. They also freeze well for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg