Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, walnuts, dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Mix in honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Add the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. Stir until a thick batter forms. Fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan, pressing down gently.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Add your favorite extras like dried cranberries, shredded coconut, or chopped almonds.
- Adjust sweetness to taste with additional honey or maple syrup.
- Ensure oats are certified gluten-free if making gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 40g)
- Calories: 150 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg