Description
These banana oatmeal bars are soft, chewy, and use simple pantry ingredients. They make a healthy baked snack or breakfast ideal for meal preparation.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas
- ½ cup almond butter
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas and almond butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt. Mix everything until it combines well.
- Put the mixture into the prepared pan. Press it down firmly into an even layer.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Look for lightly golden edges and a set center.
- Take the pan out of the oven. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
- Slice the bars after they have cooled completely.
Notes
- Allow the bars to cool fully. This helps them firm up and keep their shape when you slice them.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American