Ingredients
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To make your own Banana Oatmeal Bars, gather these simple ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas and stir to combine.
- Fold in the rolled oats and dark chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute peanut butter for almond butter if desired.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg