Description
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect solution for hectic mornings – chewy, sweet, and ready to grab as you rush out the door!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1½ cups mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Optional add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
- Add the melted coconut oil (or butter), honey (or maple syrup), egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture and fold gently until just combined. Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before lifting out and transferring to a cooling rack.
- Let cool completely (about 30 minutes) before cutting into 12-16 squares.