Description
Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened snack bars packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas and oats. They’re perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a healthy snack on the go.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional add-ins: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, shredded coconut, or chia seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Fold in the rolled oats and any optional mix-ins.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Use super ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- Substitute nut butter with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra energy boost.
- Store in the fridge for longer freshness or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
