Yummy Banana Oat Bars
Wholesome, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, these Yummy Banana Oat Bars are the perfect healthy snack or on-the-go breakfast option! Made with just a handful of simple ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, honey, and natural peanut butter, these bars are naturally sweetened and packed with wholesome goodness. A touch of cinnamon and vanilla extract adds a warm, comforting flavor, while optional add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts can take these bars to the next level of deliciousness. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, these soft and chewy banana oat bars are ideal for meal prep, kid-friendly snacks, or a quick solution for your sweet tooth. Try this vegan-friendly, refined sugar-free recipe today and enjoy a nutritious boost with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 0.25 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
Stir in the honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt to the wet mixture, stirring until evenly incorporated.
If desired, mix in the chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts for additional flavor and texture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly, pressing down lightly with a spatula or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden and the bars are set.
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before lifting out the bars using the parchment paper.
Once cool, cut into 12 bars and enjoy! Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1810 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.3 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.6 g | 83% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 864 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.1 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.9 g | 125% | |
| Total Sugars | 107.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 214 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2626 mg | 56% | |
*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.
