Banana Oat Bars

These Banana Oat Bars are a delicious and healthy snack option, packed with nutritious ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and peanut butter.

Perfect for a quick energy boost, these chewy bars are soft, sweet, and utterly satisfying – and the best part?

They’re ridiculously easy to whip up!

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/4 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter of choice)
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, and honey.

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Add the rolled oats, chopped walnuts (if using), vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Mix until everything is well combined.

Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, making sure to spread it out evenly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.

Once cooled, cut into 5 bars.

You can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.

You can also use almond butter or cashew butter if you don’t have peanut butter.

If you’re allergic to nuts, you can omit the walnuts or substitute with seeds like chia or flax.

Make sure to press the mixture firmly into the baking dish for a dense and chewy texture.

Don’t overbake, as the bars will become too dry and crumbly.

You can customize the bars by adding chocolate chips, cinnamon, or other spices to the mixture.

Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.

You can also wrap individual bars in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 4g
• Sugars: 18g
• Protein: 4g