Banana Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and nutritious Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfect for breakfast or as an on-the-go snack, combining ripe bananas and wholesome oats for a delightful treat.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 200 g rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 60 ml honey or maple syrup Maple syrup for a vegan option.
- 60 ml milk (dairy or non-dairy) Can use almond milk or oat milk.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
- Optional: nuts or chocolate chips Add for extra flavor and crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix everything together until it’s well combined.
- If you like, fold in nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavour and crunch.
Baking
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray and spread it evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing them into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Keep bars in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or longer in the fridge. Feel free to experiment by adding other ingredients like dried fruits, seeds, or spices such as nutmeg for a twist on the classic recipe. For a vegan option, use maple syrup and non-dairy milk.