Description
These chewy, energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are made with simple whole ingredients and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Perfect for a healthy snack, breakfast, or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
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2–3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
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1/3 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
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2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 cups rolled oats
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2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped nuts or dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease an 8×8-inch pan.
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Mash bananas in a bowl. Add nut butter, sweetener, and vanilla; mix well.
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Stir in oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in mix-ins.
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Press into pan evenly.
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Bake for 22–28 minutes, until golden on edges and set in the center.
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Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months. Customize with your favorite mix-ins or make nut-free with seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Cuisine: Healthy, Gluten-Free Friendly
Nutrition
- Calories: ~200 per bar