Banana Oatmeal Bars
Soft and chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars made with mashed bananas, rolled oats, nut butter, and chocolate chips. A naturally sweetened, wholesome snack perfect for breakfast or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1½ cups mashed bananas (about 3 ripe bananas)
½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup chocolate chips
½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
Allow bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness.
For a vegan version, ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
These bars freeze well for up to 3 months.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/banana-oatmeal-bars/
