Description
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome treat, perfect for a quick snack or cozy afternoon enjoyment with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed until smooth
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 cup nut butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the rolled oats and cinnamon with the mashed bananas, stirring until well incorporated.
- If desired, add honey or maple syrup and nut butter for added sweetness and creaminess.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Let cool on a wire rack and then cut into squares for serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal flavors, nutty upgrades, or added veggies for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg