Description
Healthy Oatmeal Banana Bars can be enjoyed for breakfast, a snack or even dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 ripe bananas, (approx 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or runny is best)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (can sub honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the rolled oats, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder together.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas, then add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add the chocolate chips and mix.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula. Optionally sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Let the bars cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and slicing.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Opt for natural, smooth peanut butter for best texture.
- Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent dense bars.
- Cool bars completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/15th of the recipe
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2.5g