Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that everyone can enjoy anytime, whether for breakfast, a midday treat, or an after-school snack. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas combined with wholesome oats, these bars provide essential energy while being incredibly easy to make. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, making them a versatile choice for any occasion. They are not only kid-friendly but also perfect for meal prep, allowing you to have healthy snacks ready throughout the week.
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.
- Stir in rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract 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.
- Allow to cool for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg