Description
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, chewy, and naturally sweet snack made with ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quick afternoon energy boost.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Equipment: 9×9 baking pan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the nut butter, vanilla extract, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in the rolled oats and stir until evenly coated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- You can use almond, peanut, or cashew butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American