Description
Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are the ultimate healthy snack that combines delightful flavors with wholesome ingredients. These chewy, sweet bars offer a guilt-free indulgence, perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon energy boost. With the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and the heartiness of rolled oats, these bars not only satisfy your cravings but also provide essential nutrients to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats, cinnamon, and chopped nuts or dried fruit until well combined.
- Add honey or maple syrup and gently fold to incorporate without overmixing.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and pressing down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg