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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Deliciously Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars for a Healthy Snack

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack made without added sugar, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1.5 cups Mashed Ripe Bananas About 3 ripe bananas
  • 0.5 cups Nut Butter Peanut butter or cashew butter
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Whole-grain oats are best
For Flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 0.25 cups Maple Syrup Honey can be used instead
For Sweetness
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate Chips Dark or dairy-free options
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt recommended

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of mashed ripe bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and a pinch of salt until fully mixed.
  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly, pressing down gently.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool completely at room temperature before lifting out the bars and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Choose very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness. Allow the bars to cool completely to maintain their chewy texture.

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