Banana Oatmeal Bars: Easy, Delicious, and Guilt-Free Treats
Banana Oatmeal Bars are an easy and healthy treat, perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to customize with nuts or dried fruits!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg