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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Banana Oatmeal Bars

  • Author: Eric
  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome, delicious snack perfect for any time of day. Made with ripe bananas, hearty rolled oats, natural sweeteners, and a natural gelling agent, these bars offer a chewy texture and balanced sweetness without artificial additives. Ideal for breakfast, lunchboxes, or a quick energy boost, they combine fruit and whole grains in a nourishing, easy-to-make treat.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup natural sweetener (maple syrup or agave syrup natural)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon natural baking powder
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon natural gelling agent

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and clean edges for your bars.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still a bit chunky, creating the natural base and sweetness for the bars.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the natural sweetener, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and ground cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined for balanced flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the rolled oats, natural baking powder, chopped nuts if using, and the natural gelling agent to provide structure and chewiness.
  5. Bring It All Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently to avoid overmixing. The batter should be thick yet spreadable.
  6. Bake Until Golden: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool fully in the pan to set properly before slicing into squares or rectangles, ensuring they hold their shape when served.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for sweeter, moister bars.
  • Let bars cool completely to firm up and achieve perfect texture.
  • Fold in add-ins like nuts or chips gently to keep texture tender.
  • Adjust natural sweetener quantity based on banana ripeness and taste.
  • Use fresh rolled oats instead of instant oats for best chewiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: banana oatmeal bars, healthy snack, natural sweetener, chewy bars, plant-based snack

Find it online: https://smartmealsguide.com/banana-oatmeal-bars/