Description
A delicious and healthy snack made with caramelized bananas and oats, perfect for breakfast or as a quick treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the rolled oats until evenly coated with the banana mixture. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and pressing down firmly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut the bars into squares or rectangles and serve.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Freeze for up to three months for longer storage.
- Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Caramelized Banana Oat Bars, Healthy Snack, Vegan Recipe, Breakfast Bars