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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Deliciously Easy Banana Oatmeal Bars for Anytime Cravings

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a deliciously quick and healthy snack made with nourishing ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups mashed bananas about 3 bananas
  • 0.5 cups nut butter peanut or cashew butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup can substitute with honey
  • 1 cups chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet options
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 1½ cups of ripe bananas until smooth. Add ½ cup of nut butter, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup. Mix well.
  3. Add 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of salt to the wet mixture. Fold until just combined.
  4. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly and pressing down slightly.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking for golden edges and a firm center.
  7. Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before slicing them into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 90mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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