Description
Discover a simple recipe for Banana Oat Bars that combines wholesome oats and ripe bananas into a nutritious quick snack for any time of day
Ingredients
Scale
3 ripe bananas
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional mix-ins: nuts, seeds, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth but still slightly chunky to keep the bars chewy.
- Add the honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract to the bananas and stir gently to combine.
- Mix in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until a thick and hearty mixture forms. Add a splash of milk or a little more honey if too dry.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and press down lightly to compact the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges turn golden and the top feels firm but slightly soft. A toothpick inserted should come out mostly clean with some moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares for easy handling.
Notes
Banana oat bars are a simple, nutritious treat perfect for breakfast, a midday snack, or dessert. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural sweeteners, these bars offer a chewy, moist texture and wholesome flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 150 calories
- Sugar: 12 grams
- Fat: 3 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
Keywords: banana oat bars, healthy snack, breakfast bars, gluten-free snack, vegan snack option
