Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars
Quick and wholesome banana oatmeal bars perfect for breakfast or snacks, packed with energy-boosting ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats, almond butter, honey, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Optionally, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into bars and enjoy!
Notes
For customization, feel free to add dried fruits, seeds, or swap nut butter types based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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