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Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Bars for Guilt-Free Snacking

Enjoy these Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Bars, a perfect blend of health and indulgence for guilt-free snacking.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1.5 cups mashed ripe bananas overripe works best for flavor
  • 0.5 cups nut butter peanut butter or almond/sun butter for nut-free
  • 2 cups rolled oats old-fashioned recommended for stability
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup honey can be substituted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
For the Chocolate
  • 1 cup chocolate chips substitute with nuts or dried fruits
Optional Mix-ins
  • 0.5 cups chopped nuts or dried fruits for added texture and flavor
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Fork or Potato Masher

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash 1½ cups of ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Stir in ½ cup of nut butter, followed by 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Press the oatmeal mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 18-20 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with various mix-ins like nuts and seeds, and they are perfect for meal prepping.

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