Banana Oatmeal Bars: The Ultimate Healthy Snack Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit
- Instructions for Preparation:
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture; stir in vanilla extract.
- Mash bananas in a separate bowl until mostly smooth; fold into the wet mixture.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients carefully until just mixed; fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly; bake for about 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg