Irresistible Banana Oatmeal Bars for Easy and Healthy Snacking
These Irresistible Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfect for a healthy snack on the go, combining the goodness of bananas and oats in a delicious, easy-to-make recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, honey, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added texture, you can stir in nuts or dried fruits.
- These bars can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg