Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delightful, nutritious treat that combines ripe bananas and hearty oats into a soft, chewy snack. Perfect for breakfast or as an on-the-go energy booster, these bars are naturally sweetened and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. With a hint of cinnamon, they provide a tasty and guilt-free option for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
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.
- Stir in rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, eggs, and baking powder until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on the edges.
- Let cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg