Description
Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome on-the-go breakfast or snack, packed with ripe bananas, oats, and warm cinnamon. Naturally sweetened and gluten-free, these fiber-rich bars keep you full and fueled through busy mornings. Made with simple pantry ingredients, optional add-ins, and a gentle bake, they slice into 12 portable portions—perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or a quick afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped walnuts, raisins, or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla extract.
- Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in optional add-ins if using.
- Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Oats should be certified gluten-free if you are avoiding gluten.
- You can swap maple syrup for honey.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days.
- Freeze for longer storage up to 1 month.
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- To boost sweetness or moisture, add an extra ripe banana or a tablespoon of applesauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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