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Delicious banana oatmeal bars cut into squares, topped with chocolate chips, with fresh bananas beside them.
Alyssa

Banana Oatmeal Bars

Made with pantry staples, this banana oatmeal bars recipe is perfect for breakfast or as a snack! Full of wholesome ingredients, these oatmeal banana bars will keep you feeling full and satisfied.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 173
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups mashed bananas (approx. 3 bananas)
  • ½ cup nut butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix together the mashed bananas, nut butter, rolled oats, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, chocolate chips, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and flatten it into a flat, even layer. Feel free to add more chocolate chips on top!
  4. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until the edges of the bars are golden and the bars appear to be set. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.

Notes

These banana oatmeal bars are easy to make and great for a quick snack or breakfast on the go.