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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Delicious and nutritious Banana Oatmeal Bars that are easy to make, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a healthy dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas) Make sure bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
  • 0.5 cup nut butter Can substitute with any nut or seed butter you like.
  • 2 cups rolled oats Use gluten-free rolled oats for gluten-free bars.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with dried fruits or omit entirely.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer. Feel free to add more chocolate chips on top!
Baking
  1. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars are golden and the bars appear to be set.
  2. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.