Banana Oat Bars (Print Version)
Chewy wholesome banana oat bars with honey and cinnamon. Perfect breakfast or healthy snack on the go.
# What You Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 3 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
06 - 2 cups rolled oats
07 - 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
08 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
12 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Whisk in honey, egg, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Stir in oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
04 - Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
05 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
06 - Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They come together in one bowl with zero fancy equipment
- The texture lands somewhere between cookie and cake in the best way
02 -
- Letting them cool completely is the hardest part but absolutely essential
- The toothpick test should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs
03 -
- Use the back of a measuring cup to press the mixture firmly into the pan
- Warm the honey slightly for 10 seconds to make it easier to measure