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Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars for a Healthy Snack

Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars


  • Author: Recipe Inspire
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened—perfect for breakfast on the go or a healthy snack. Packed with oats, ripe bananas, and wholesome ingredients for lasting energy.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Instructions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, mash bananas and stir in honey, nut butter, and vanilla.
  3. Add dry ingredients: Mix in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  4. Add extras: Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit if using.
  5. Bake: Spread mixture evenly in the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes, until set.
  6. Cool & slice: Let cool completely, then cut into bars.

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. These bars are great before workouts or as a lunchbox snack.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 9g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: banana oatmeal bars, healthy snack, energy bars, breakfast bars