4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars
Quick, nutritious, and easy-to-make snack bars that combine ripe bananas, almond butter, and rolled oats, perfect for breakfast or as an energizing snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas Approximately 1 ½ cups mashed
- ½ cup creamy almond butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips Use dairy-free for vegan option
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 9 inch x 9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth with some small lumps.
- Stir in the creamy almond butter until well mixed with the bananas.
- Add the rolled oats and chocolate chips. Stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake in preheated oven for 18 to 25 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set.
Cooling and Serving
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing into squares.
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Notes
Store bars in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for a few days, refrigerated for up to a week, or frozen for 2-3 months.