Strawberry Banana Oat Bars
Delicious and nutritious, these strawberry banana oat bars combine ripe bananas and fresh strawberries with hearty oats, making them a perfect snack or breakfast option.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas Use overripe bananas for best sweetness.
- 1 cup rolled oats Can use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version.
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries Chop into small pieces to distribute flavor evenly.
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup Adjust based on desired sweetness.
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter Can substitute with sunflower seed butter for nut-free version.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional chopped nuts or seeds For added crunch.
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Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until smooth.
- Add the honey or maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, baking powder, and salt. Fold in the chopped strawberries and any optional nuts or seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread it evenly.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
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Notes
Serve these bars as a snack or breakfast. They can be topped with yogurt, fruit compote, or nut butter for extra flavor.