Banana Oatmeal Bars – Easy & Healthy Snack Recipe
These delicious banana oatmeal bars are a quick, healthy snack perfect for on-the-go or a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Bananas
- 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas ((3 medium bananas))
Peanut Butter
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
Oats
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Spices & Flavorings
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetener
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup ((optional))
Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chips
- 0.75 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl, then mix in peanut butter, vanilla, and maple syrup.
- Stir in oats, cinnamon, and salt until combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Press mixture into the pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars. Store refrigerated up to 5 days.
Notes
For extra flavor, add nuts or dried fruit.