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Easy Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Easy Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome and delicious snack perfect for breakfast or a quick energy boost. Made with ripe bananas, nut butter, oats, and chocolate chips, they offer a naturally sweet, chewy texture with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Simple to prepare and baked to golden perfection, these bars are a great healthy treat for the whole family.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
  • ½ cup nut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  3. Prepare Pan: Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and spread it out evenly, flattening the top with a spatula or your hands. Optionally, sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey goodness.
  4. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges of the bars turn golden and the bars appear set.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 16 squares for serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the nut butter with any variety you prefer, such as almond, peanut, or cashew butter.
  • For a vegan option, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
  • Storage tip: Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
  • If you want a sweeter bar, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup or a handful of dried fruit.

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