Description
These Chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack that transforms overripe bananas into a chewy, flavorful treat. Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack, they’re customizable and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour (optional)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few lumps for texture.
- Whisk in the maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil or butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, optional flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly and pressing down lightly.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 1-2 hours before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. You can substitute a flax egg for a vegan option. Customize with your favorite add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.