Strawberry Banana Oat Bars
Strawberry Banana Oat Bars are a healthy and delicious snack made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon energy boost.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for better sweetness.
- 1 cup rolled oats Ensure they are gluten-free if needed.
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Fresh strawberries yield the best results.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Adjust according to your sweetness preference.
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter) Feel free to use a nut-free seed butter.
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Can add nutmeg or ginger for variation.
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional) For added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, chopped strawberries, honey or maple syrup, nut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl.
- Stir everything together until fully combined. If you're adding nuts or seeds, fold them in at this stage.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for a few minutes before lifting them out with the parchment paper and letting them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve.
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Notes
These bars freeze well, wrapped individually for up to three months. They can be stored at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the fridge for up to a week.