Banana Health Bar
Fuel your day with these irresistibly chewy Banana Health Bars, a nutritious and naturally sweet snack bursting with flavor and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly balanced with ripe bananas, protein-packed almond butter, and fiber-rich rolled oats, these bars are further enhanced by the crunch of chia seeds and the warm spice of cinnamon. A touch of honey or maple syrup adds just the right amount of natural sweetness, while optional dark chocolate chips offer a decadent twist. Ready in just 35 minutes, they’re the ideal grab-and-go breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy treat. Plus, they’re easy to customize and store, making them a versatile favorite for meal prep enthusiasts. Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these homemade banana oat bars!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almond butter
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Add the almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. If using chocolate chips, add them at this stage.
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined and thick.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly using the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is firm.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan before slicing into 8 bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.7 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 98.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.7 g | ||
| Protein | 10.2 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 209 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1281 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
