Description
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome and delicious snack made with ripe bananas, oats, and chocolate chips, perfect for a quick and healthy treat.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas ((approx. 3 bananas))
- 1/2 cup nut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat the oven to 350F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix: Mix together the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer and Flatten: Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer. Feel free to add more chocolate chips on top!
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars are golden and the bars appear to be set. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to ensure they hold together well.
- Feel free to add extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a richer taste.
