Banana Oatmeal Bars
If you're looking for a healthy treat or satisfying breakfast, these Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfect. Not only are they easy to make, but highly customizable so you can add in your favorites like nuts, blueberries or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas 2 large or 3 medium bananas
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2½ cups old fashioned (rolled) oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup favorite add-in (chocolate chips, chopped pecans, blueberries, coconut flakes, etc.) optional
Recipe Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside while you prep the batter.
- In a medium sized bowl, add the bananas, maple syrup, peanut butter, egg, milk, and vanilla. On low speed, use a handheld mixer to whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth and combined.
- Add in the remaining dry ingredients (including your favorite add-in, if using) and use a rubber spatula to combine. The batter will be slightly thick, but still moist and pourable.
- Pour out the mixture evenly into the baking pan, smoothly out evenly. Bake for 25 minutes. (It will still be a bit soft).
- Remove from the oven and let cool at room temp for an hour. Cover, and refrigerate for another hour. Then, remove from the fridge and lift the bars out of the pan. Wait to cut until they have chilled.
- Cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 138mgPotassium: 112mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 0.3mg
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