Description
Deliciously simple banana oatmeal bars, perfect for breakfast or snacks, combining the comforting flavors of bananas, nut butter, and oats.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed bananas (approximately 3 bananas)
- ½ cup nut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into an even layer, sprinkling extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake the bars for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the middle appears set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Experiment with different nut butters and add-ins like nuts or seeds for variety.
