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Banana Oatmeal Bars

These chewy banana oatmeal bars are a quick, healthy, and portable snack perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas Very ripe bananas work best for sweetness.
  • 2 cups rolled oats Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Maple syrup keeps it vegan.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips Optional - reserve some for topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
  3. Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until combined.
  4. If the mixture seems too wet, stir in up to 1/4 cup more oats.
  5. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  6. Pour the mixture into a greased 8×8 inch baking pan and spread it evenly. Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool before slicing into bars.

Notes

Press the batter firmly into the pan and check baking time at around 18 minutes if your oven runs hot. For firmer bars, bake a couple minutes longer. Store room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.