Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these energizing banana oatmeal bars are a healthy snack or breakfast made in one bowl with no refined sugar or flour.
Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
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½ cup natural peanut or almond butter
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2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups rolled oats
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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¼–½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, etc.)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 pan with parchment or grease lightly.
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In a bowl, mash bananas. Stir in nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.
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Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined.
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Fold in mix-ins. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center is set.
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Cool before slicing into bars. Store in fridge or freezer as needed.
Notes
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Use overripe bananas for best results.
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Adjust sweetness to taste.
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Can be made vegan and nut-free with substitutions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Cuisine: Healthy, Meal Prep
Nutrition
- Calories: ~160 per bar