Banana Oat Bars
Delicious and nutritious Banana Oat Bars made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 350 g mashed bananas (approximately 3 bananas)
- 125 g nut butter (your favourite type)
- 180 g rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 45 ml maple syrup
- 170 g chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 23x23cm (9x9 inch) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and use a spatula to flatten it into a flat, even layer. Optionally, sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bars appear set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares or bars.
Notes
These bars can be served warm or at room temperature. They are great for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a lunchbox treat. They can also be served alongside yogurt or sprinkled with nuts for extra flavor.