Description
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in these Banana Oatmeal Bars, where wholesome oats meet the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, rolled oats, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well incorporated.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown, and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
For a touch of refinement, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with additional maple syrup before serving. Pair with Greek yogurt and fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg