Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome and flavorful treat that perfectly balance sweet bananas and hearty oats. Ideal for breakfast or as a satisfying snack, these chewy bars are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins. With just the right amount of sweetness, they provide lasting energy without the guilt. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or store them for later – these bars are sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the honey (or maple syrup) and peanut butter until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, cinnamon, and optional chocolate chips.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until fully mixed.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg