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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe for Healthy Snacking

These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious and tasty snack, perfect for meal prep and customization.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 164
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups mashed very ripe bananas (from about 3 medium bananas)
  • 2 cups instant oats (or rolled oats ground up in a blender or food processor)
  • 0.5 cups peanut butter (or sunflower seed or almond butter or 2 eggs)
  • 0.5 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 cups chocolate chips (or blueberries or dried fruit, optional)

Equipment

  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add the ingredients to a medium bowl. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
  3. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing evenly.
  4. Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges.
  5. Let cool fully in the pan, then lift out onto a cutting board and slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 99mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mashed ripe bananas yield the best sweetness and moisture levels. Adjust baking time depending on your oven to prevent overbaking. For extra nutrition, consider adding chia seeds or flaxseeds to the mix.

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