Description
Delicious Banana Oatmeal Bars for Guilt-Free Snacking
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Ripe Bananas (Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.)
- 2 cups Rolled Oats (Ensure they are certified gluten-free if needed.)
- 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Choose maple syrup for a vegan option.)
- 2 Eggs (Acts as a binder; substitute with flax eggs for a vegan-friendly alternative.)
- 1 tsp Baking Powder (Helps the bars rise.)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Enhances overall flavor; can be omitted if necessary.)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (Perfect for a sweet twist.)
- 1/2 cup Nuts (Add walnuts or pecans for crunch.)
- 1 tsp Spices (A sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg elevates flavors.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your baking dish.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix mashed bananas with oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg