Banana Oatmeal Bars
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a healthy dessert made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats Old-fashioned preferred
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Ripe bananas Mashed
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter Creamy or natural
- 1/4 cup Maple syrup Pure
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips Optional
- 1/4 cup Chopped walnuts or almonds Optional
- 2 tbsp Ground flaxseed or chia seeds Optional
- 1/4 cup Dried fruit Optional, such as raisins or cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into 12 bars.
Notes
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 180
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 95mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 27g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 10g
- Protein: 4g
- Potassium: 210mg
- Vitamin A: 2% DV
- Vitamin C: 4% DV