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Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars

Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars

Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect no-bake treat to power your day, offering a wholesome and delicious way to enjoy wholesome ingredients. These bars are incredibly useful for busy mornings, pre-workout fuel, or a satisfying afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 0.5 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
  • 0.25 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
Optional mix-ins
  • 0.5 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips, or dried fruit

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Plastic wrap or foil
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides. This will make it much easier to lift the bars out once they're set.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash your ripe bananas until they are smooth. Add the almond butter (or peanut butter), honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined and have a smooth, creamy consistency.
    0.5 cup mashed ripe bananas, 0.5 cup almond butter, 0.25 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  3. To the wet ingredient mixture, add the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. If you're using any optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit, this is the time to gently fold them in.
    1.5 cups rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 pinch salt, 0.5 cup chopped nuts
  4. Stir everything together until the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the wet ingredients. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture down firmly and evenly into the dish. Ensure it’s packed tightly so the bars hold their shape.
  6. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap or foil and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the bars are firm enough to cut. For best results, chilling for an hour or more is recommended.
  7. Once the bars are firm, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out of the dish. Place it on a cutting board and cut it into your desired bar shapes (e.g., 12 squares or rectangles). Your Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are now ready to enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature for 15-30 minutes.