Description
A delicious and healthy snack option that packs in nutrition and flavor, perfect for breakfast or as a treat.
Ingredients
- Ripe Bananas: 2
- Rolled Oats: 2 cups
- Almond Butter or Peanut Butter: 1/2 cup
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Baking Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Optional: Chocolate Chips or Nuts: For topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, almond or peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars. Enjoy your healthy snack!
Notes
For best results, use ripe bananas for sweetness and moisture. Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg