Description
Delicious and healthy banana oat bars that are perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup or 340g)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch (20x20cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, honey or maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Add rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts and dried cranberries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 12 equal bars.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in other nuts or dried fruits.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg