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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Banana Oatmeal Bars

The perfect fuss-free treat, offering a delightful blend of wholesome oats and sweet bananas in a convenient bar form. This recipe is incredibly useful for anyone seeking a healthy, satisfying snack or breakfast option that’s quick to prepare and even quicker to disappear.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup ripe mashed bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned oats recommended)
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • pinch salt
Optional additions
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Fork
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
  2. In a medium bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas with a fork until they are smooth and no large chunks remain.
    1 cup ripe mashed bananas
  3. To the mashed bananas, add the melted butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir everything together until well combined.
    1 cup ripe mashed bananas, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
    1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, pinch salt
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
    1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, pinch salt, 1 cup ripe mashed bananas, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  6. If you’re using any optional additions like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit, gently fold them into the batter now.
    1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/4 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup dried fruit
  7. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it out so that it’s an even layer across the pan.
  8. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
  9. Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before attempting to lift them out. This is crucial for them to hold their shape.
  10. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire block of bars from the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into your desired bar shapes. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2-3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.