Description
Delicious and healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars, naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, perfect for snacks or breakfast.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars are golden and the center appears set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. You can add nuts or dried fruits for extra flavor.