Easy Banana Oat Bars: The Best Healthy Snack for Any Craving
These Easy Banana Oat Bars are a delicious and healthy snack that will satisfy any craving. Perfect for breakfast or a quick energy boost!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: snacks
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add in the rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let it cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- These bars can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg