Healthy Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and nutritious oatmeal bars packed with oats, bananas, nut butter, and dark chocolate, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bars.
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter of your choice) Almond or cashew butter can be used for a different flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the overall flavor.
- 1 3/4 cups quick oats Can use old-fashioned oats, but texture may vary.
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (or vanilla, plant-based for a vegan option) Choose your favorite flavor.
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free for a vegan option) Adds indulgence to the bars.
- 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted and chopped Provides crunch and protein.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking pan (8x8-inch) with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well incorporated.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Incorporate the quick oats, protein powder, chopped peanuts, and dark chocolate chips into the banana mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until golden.
- Let the bars cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares or rectangles.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container. Can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage. Serve fresh or pair with fruit or yogurt for breakfast.