Banana Oat Cookie Bars
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Banana Oat Cookie Bars, a healthy and delicious treat packed with natural flavors and simple ingredients. Perfectly soft and chewy, these bars combine ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon for a guilt-free snack or breakfast on the go. With optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts, you can customize these bars to satisfy any craving. Made with no refined sugar—just a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup—this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a must-try for busy mornings or mid-day pick-me-ups. Perfect for meal prepping or a grab-and-go snack, these Banana Oat Cookie Bars are a nutritious, family-friendly favorite that'll keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Ripe bananas
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cups Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
Stir in the maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed in the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 8 rectangular bars or 16 smaller squares.
Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1565 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.0 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.8 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 489 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 248.4 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.3 g | 115% | |
| Total Sugars | 99.0 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 2099 mg | 45% | |
*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.
