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Banana Oatmeal Bars

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These Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect combination of wholesome ingredients, making them a great breakfast or snack option. Packed with mashed bananas, oats, and a touch of cinnamon, these bars are easy to make, full of flavor, and sure to keep you full throughout the day. Whether you’re craving something sweet or need a quick snack, these banana oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy choice.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Category: Snack, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)

½ cup nut butter

2 cups rolled oats

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 cup chocolate chips

½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt.
  3. Mix everything together until well combined.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and flatten it into an even layer. If desired, add extra chocolate chips on top.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges are golden and the bars have set.
  6. Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the chocolate chips for dried fruit, like cranberries or raisins, or nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice for a cozy, spiced flavor.
  • Use almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter to suit your preferences.
  • If using quick oats, the texture of the bars might be slightly different, but it will still work well.
  • If doubling the recipe, adjust the baking time and use a larger baking pan.

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