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Easy Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe for A Healthy Snack Delight

Easy Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe for A Healthy Snack Delight

This Easy Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe is a deliciously healthy snack option that's simple to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 208
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil or unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt for topping, optional

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, peanut butter, oil or applesauce, and vanilla or almond extract. Mix well.
  3. Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, kosher salt, and chocolate chips to the banana mixture. Stir until combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top with additional chocolate chips and flaky sea salt if desired.
  5. Bake for 30 minutes or until the bars are set and golden brown.
  6. Allow to cool before slicing into 24 bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8g

Notes

Customization is encouraged: swap peanut butter for almond butter, add dried fruits, or mix in nuts for personalized bars.

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