Banana Oatmeal Bars: Easy Snack for a Healthier Lifestyle
These banana oatmeal bars are a simple and healthy snack perfect for anyone looking to indulge without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: snacks
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add in the rolled oats, honey, salt, baking powder, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool, then cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider folding in chocolate chips or nuts.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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