Banana Oatmeal Bars
These Banana Oatmeal Bars blend ripe bananas, oats, and mini chocolate chips into a hearty, tender snack that’s both chewy and slightly sweet. They’re easy to prepare in a single bowl and bake up with golden edges and soft centers.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cup quick oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1.25 cups mashed bananas about 3 ripe bananas
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Dry Ingredients
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray an 8×8-inch pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, quick oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, pressing gently to even out. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.
- Let the bars rest for 10 minutes in the pan, then cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Prep Note: I found that measuring the oats by weight keeps these bars consistent every time.
Cooking Note: Rotating the pan halfway through baking ensures even browning at the edges.
Storage Note: Adding a sheet of parchment between layers prevents sticking—always cool completely before stacking.
Nutrition
Serving: 60gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22g
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