Banana Oatmeal Bars
Wholesome and delicious Banana Oatmeal Bars, perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack, combining the natural sweetness of bananas with hearty oats.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 pieces mashed bananas (approx. 1½ cups) Ripe, speckled bananas enhance sweetness.
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut butter or almond butter) Can be substituted with seed butter for a nut-free version.
- 2 cups rolled oats Can use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon Can experiment with other spices like nutmeg or cardamom.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup Can be replaced with agave or a sugar substitute.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Feel free to adjust the amount for more or less sweetness.
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, ensuring that everything is well mixed but not overworked.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently before transferring the mixture to the baking pan.
Baking
- Flatten the mixture into a flat, even layer in the lined baking pan.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and the bars appear set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. These bars freeze beautifully for up to three months.