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Banana Oatmeal Bars

These easy and nutritious Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfect for busy days, combining the creamy sweetness of ripe bananas with the satisfying crunch of oats.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 ripe bananas Make sure they are soft for the best sweetness.
  • 2 cups rolled oats The base of our bars, offering a hearty texture.
  • ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter Creamy and rich, it adds the perfect flavor.
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup Sweetens the bars naturally.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds depth to the flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon Perfect for a warm, cozy taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • Optional: Chocolate chips or nuts For extra flavor and crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the rolled oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until combined.
  4. If you’d like, now’s the time to mix in chocolate chips or nuts.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
  7. Let the bars cool in the pan before cutting them into squares.

Notes

Make sure your bananas are very ripe; the riper they are, the sweeter your bars will be. Don’t over-mix the batter; just combine the ingredients until they are evenly mixed. Let the bars cool completely before cutting to prevent them from crumbling.