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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Homemade Banana Oatmeal Bars for Healthy Snacking

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious and delicious snack perfect for breakfast or on-the-go.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2-3 ripe bananas overripe ones work best
  • 2 cups rolled oats consider gluten-free oats for gluten-free version
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup maple syrup offers a vegan alternative
  • 2 eggs flax eggs can be used for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder no widely available substitutions are recommended
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but highly recommended
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for a delightful treat
  • 1 cup nuts chopped walnuts or almonds
  • 1 cup dried fruit cranberries or raisins
  • 1 teaspoon spices sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • baking dish
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mash 2 to 3 ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine the mashed bananas with 2 cups of rolled oats, 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Prepare an 8x8-inch baking dish by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  5. Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for sweetness and avoid overmixing to keep texture chewy.

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