Description
Soft, chewy Banana Oatmeal Bars made with ripe bananas, oats, and a touch of honey a wholesome snack or breakfast on the go that’s naturally sweet, satisfying, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas, mashed
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil (or butter)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add honey, coconut oil, and vanilla; mix until combined.
4. Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
5. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
6. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until set and lightly golden around the edges.
8. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.
For a nut-free version, skip the nuts and use sunflower seed butter instead of coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana oatmeal bars, healthy snack, breakfast bars, oat bars, banana bars