Banana Oat Bars
Banana Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, about 3 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup nut butter, well mixed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, real maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, 1/2 cup well-mixed nut butter, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons real maple syrup, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the spatula to flatten the mixture into a flat, even layer across the entire pan.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges of the bars are golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before attempting to cut them. This is crucial as the bars will firm up as they cool.
⏱️ 20 min
- 7
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and slice into 15 individual bars using a sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Banana Oat Bars
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, about 3 overripe bananas
- 1/2 cup nut butter, well mixed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup, real maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang on the sides for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas, 1/2 cup well-mixed nut butter, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons real maple syrup, 1 cup chocolate chips, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a spatula until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Use the spatula to flatten the mixture into a flat, even layer across the entire pan.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges of the bars are golden brown.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before attempting to cut them. This is crucial as the bars will firm up as they cool.
⏱️ 20 min - 7
Once completely cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place them on a cutting board and slice into 15 individual bars using a sharp knife.
⏱️ 5 min