Baked Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and nutritious Baked Oatmeal Bars made with rolled oats and ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/3 cups mashed banana (approximately 3 ripe bananas) Choose ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- 6 tablespoons water Adjust based on your consistency preference.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, agave syrup, or honey Or stevia equivalent.
- 3 tablespoons oil (or nut butter) Nut butter can be used as an alternative.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 handful chocolate chips or chopped nuts For an extra touch of flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, water, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats and salt to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. If adding chocolate chips or nuts, fold them in now.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle any remaining chocolate chips or nuts on top.
Baking
- Bake for about 20 minutes. Do not open the oven door during baking.
- After 20 minutes, turn off the oven and leave the bars inside for an additional 5 minutes.
Cooling and Serving
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Slice into squares or rectangles for serving.
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Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or frozen for several months. Let them cool completely before slicing.