Description
Delicious and healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. These bars are perfect as a wholesome snack or breakfast option, offering a naturally sweet, moist, and chewy texture that’s easy to prepare and enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Oatmeal Bars 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 prepare it for baking the bars.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth to create the base of the batter.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir the mixture until well combined to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of bars.
- Pour Batter: Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the bars turn golden brown on top. This ensures that they are cooked through and have a nice texture.
- Cool and Slice: Let the baked bars cool for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares to allow them to set properly for clean cuts.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with pure maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option, though these bars contain eggs, so are not fully vegan.
- Make sure bananas are very ripe for best sweetness and flavor.
- For extra texture, consider adding nuts or chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars freeze well; wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bars, oatmeal bars, healthy snack, baked snack, easy breakfast, banana oatmeal recipe
