Description
Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect blend of health and taste, making them an ideal snack for any time of day. These chewy bars combine ripe bananas with wholesome oats, a touch of cinnamon, and optional chocolate chips or nuts for added crunch. Easy to prepare and great for meal prep, they’re a delicious way to fuel your mornings or power through the afternoon slump. With their delightful aroma and satisfying texture, these bars are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some lumps remaining.
- Stir in the oats and honey or maple syrup until well combined.
- Add in the ground cinnamon and mix thoroughly.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg