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Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome, naturally sweet treat made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and honey or maple syrup. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they are easy to prepare and bake into deliciously moist bars with a subtle vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ⅓ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right baking temperature.
  2. Mash bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, forming the base of your batter.
  3. Combine ingredients: Add the rolled oats, honey or maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until fully incorporated.
  4. Prepare baking dish: Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Pour and spread batter: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  6. Bake bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the bars turn golden brown on top.
  7. Cool and slice: Allow the bars to cool for at least ten minutes before slicing into squares for serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute honey with pure maple syrup to keep the bars vegan.
  • Ensure bananas are very ripe to maximize sweetness and moisture.
  • For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or dried fruits before baking.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars freeze well for up to 2 months—wrap individually for easy snacks.

Keywords: banana oatmeal bars, healthy breakfast bars, gluten free snacks, easy baked bars, vegan option, natural sweetener

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