Banana Oatmeal Bars
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft, hearty, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Perfect as a healthy breakfast bar or mid-day snack, they’re made with simple pantry staples and come together in one bowl with minimal prep. Ideal for meal prep and kid-friendly too!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9x9 Baking Pan
- Parchment paper
- Oven
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas about 3 bananas
- 0.5 cup nut butter such as almond or peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats use old-fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add nut butter, oats, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press into an even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until edges are golden and center feels set.
- Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas. You can also mix in chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or raisins. Let the bars cool fully before slicing to prevent crumbling.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 173
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
- Sodium: 82 mg
- Potassium: 180 mg
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Vitamin A: 39 IU
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
- Calcium: 52 mg
- Iron: 1 mg