Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and nutritious banana oatmeal bars perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prep an 8×8-inch square baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with coconut oil.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in the eggs, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the rolled oats and baking powder in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute the eggs with ¼ cup of unsweetened applesauce. You can add nuts or chocolate chips for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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