Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and nutritious bars made with ripe bananas and oats, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- 1 cup rolled oats Use gluten-free rolled oats for a gluten-free option.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter Substitute with almond butter if allergic to peanuts.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Use maple syrup for a vegan option.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Experiment with other spices like nutmeg.
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste chocolate chips or nuts Optional add-ins.
Instructions
Preparation
- 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 the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Add the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Cut into bars and wrap each one individually before freezing.