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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Banana Oatmeal Bars for Your Easy, Delicious Snack Fix

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are an easy, nutritious snack perfect for busy mornings and packed with wholesome ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3-4 cups Mashed Bananas Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
  • 1 cup Nut Butter Any nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew) will work.
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Essential for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional, enhances flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey or agave.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Choose dark, semi-sweet, or sugar-free.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Walnuts or pecans.
  • 1/2 cup Dried Fruits Cranberries or raisins.
  • 1/4 cup Seeds Chia or flax seeds.

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Directions
  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, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add nut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup, mixing well.
  3. Gently fold in the rolled oats and add salt and chocolate chips, ensuring a uniform consistency.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, smoothing the surface.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center feels firm.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture. Stir your nut butter before adding to ensure a smooth consistency.

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