Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Banana Oatmeal Bars, a delightful snack that’s both nutritious and easy to make. These bars combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats, delivering an energizing treat perfect for breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a midday pick-me-up. The best part? You only need one bowl to whip them up! Customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for added flavor. Enjoy these deliciously healthy bars that keep you satisfied and guilt-free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas; stir until well combined.
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on top; let cool for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg