Delightful Banana Oatmeal Bars
A quick and nutritious snack made from ripe bananas and oats, perfect for a healthy pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until everything is well combined.
- If you’d like, fold in some optional nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and fragrant.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For added richness, consider pairing with Greek yogurt or nut butter. Customize with your favorite mix-ins such as blueberries or peanut butter.