Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened Banana Oatmeal Bars made with ripe bananas, oats, and no refined sugar. Perfect for a healthy snack or easy breakfast.
Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to form a thick batter.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
Sunflower seed butter works well for a nut-free option.
Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen with parchment between layers.
Warm in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to enjoy like freshly baked.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
