Description
Delightful, health-conscious treat made with ripe bananas and rolled oats, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (e.g., peanut butter or almond butter)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats, nut butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- If desired, fold in any optional add-ins such as chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars. Enjoy your healthy snacks!
Notes
For storage, let bars cool completely and keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg