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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Banana Oatmeal Bars

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Enjoy the delightful taste and wholesome goodness of Banana Oatmeal Bars, a perfect option for breakfast or a nutritious snack! Made with simple pantry staples, these chewy bars are packed with flavor and nutrients, making them a great choice for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up. With ripe bananas, rolled oats, nut butter, and a hint of sweetness from maple syrup, these bars will keep you feeling full and energized throughout your day. Plus, they are highly customizable—feel free to add your favorite nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to make them uniquely yours!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and flatten it with a spatula. Optionally sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the edges are golden and the center is set.
  6. Allow cooling completely before cutting into bars.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg