Description
Indulge in these warm, chewy Healthy Oatmeal Bars that blend the sweetness of ripe bananas with nutty flavors and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a nutritious snack, these bars will keep you energized throughout your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup almond or peanut butter (smooth)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped dried fruits (raisins, cranberries) or nuts (walnuts)
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and any chopped dried fruits or nuts.
- In another bowl, mash ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in nut butter and maple syrup until well combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg