Description
Healthy Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened breakfast bars made with oats, bananas, and nut butter. They’re perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, and on-the-go snacking—wholesome, customizable, and totally satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas. Stir in nut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set.
- Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Store in fridge for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (based on 12 servings)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
