Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Delicious and wholesome Banana Oatmeal Bars made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural sweeteners. Perfect for a healthy snack or breakfast option that’s easy to prepare and bake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it's ready when the batter is prepared.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create a creamy base for the bars.
- Combine Ingredients: Add rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until the mixture is well combined and evenly mixed.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Pour Batter: Pour the prepared mixture into the baking dish and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until the bars are golden brown on top.
- Cool and Slice: Let the bars cool in the baking dish for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares to allow them to set properly.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with pure maple syrup to make it vegan-friendly by also replacing eggs with flax eggs.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for better sweetness and texture.
- Using rolled oats provides a chewy texture; quick oats can be used but may alter the texture slightly.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For added flavor, consider adding cinnamon or chopped nuts.
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