Description
These Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft, naturally sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Made with ripe bananas and hearty oats, they’re perfect for breakfast on the go, healthy snacking, or a pre-workout energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or stir in nut butter. These bars store well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and freeze beautifully for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana oatmeal bars, healthy oatmeal bars, banana oat snack, easy breakfast bars
