Description
Chewy banana oatmeal bars made with simple, plant-based ingredients. Ideal for breakfast or snacking, these bars are easy to prep and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ cups rolled oats
¼ cup organic sugar
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ cup almond butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup oat milk
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp sea salt
¾ cup dairy-free chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Add sugar, maple syrup, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir well.
4. Mix in flour, baking powder, and sea salt until a thick batter forms.
5. Add oat milk and stir to loosen the batter.
6. Fold in oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Save a few for topping.
7. Spread batter evenly in the pan. Top with remaining chips and nuts.
8. Bake for 35 minutes until golden. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
9. Transfer to a rack, cool completely, and slice into 16 squares.
Notes
Choose ripe bananas for best results.
Use a nut-free butter alternative if needed.
Freeze bars for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 49mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg