Description
A wholesome, easy-to-make snack that combines ripe bananas, oats, and nut butter for a deliciously chewy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 cups oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then add oats, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- If desired, stir in chocolate chips or nuts until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for sweetness. Cool thoroughly before cutting for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana, oatmeal, bars, healthy snacks, family recipes