4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars
These 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect combination of healthy and delicious! Made with ripe bananas, almond butter, rolled oats, and chocolate chips, these bars make a great snack, breakfast, or dessert. Quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–25 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy almond butter*
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chocolate chips
*Substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any nut/seed butter of your choice.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add almond butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until the mixture is uniform.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 18–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bars are set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Freeze individual bars in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Variations:
- Add ½ cup chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Spice things up with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or a dash of nutmeg.
- Swap the chocolate chips for dried fruit like raisins or cranberries.
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