Banana Oatmeal Bars: Easy, Healthy Treats for Every Craving
Delicious and nutritious banana oatmeal bars that are perfect for satisfying your cravings in a healthy way.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, honey, almond butter, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chopped nuts or dried fruit.
- These bars can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg