Banana Oat Bars
Wholesome, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these Banana Oat Bars are a deliciously healthy snack or breakfast option that comes together in just 10 minutes of prep time! Packed with ripe bananas, hearty rolled oats, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, these bars are elevated with creamy peanut butter, a hint of cinnamon, and optional mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added indulgence and crunch. Perfect for meal prepping, this easy, one-bowl recipe is baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes and delivers soft, satisfying bites that are full of fiber and flavor. Whether you're looking for a grab-and-go morning treat or a guilt-free dessert, these homemade bars are the ideal answer.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Stir in the honey (or maple syrup), peanut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt to the bowl. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined.
If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula and pressing it gently into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the mixture is set.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Once cooled, cut the banana oat bars into 8 even pieces or your desired size. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 97 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 372 mg | 8% | |
*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.
