Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe large bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts or dried fruits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in the oats, cinnamon, and optional nuts or dried fruits until fully combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown at the edges. Allow cooling for at least 10 minutes before slicing into bars. For extra crispiness, bake a few minutes longer.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with other sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar.
- Use coconut oil to keep the bars vegan-friendly.
- Incorporate additional add-ins such as chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chia seeds for more flavor and nutrition.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated up to 7 days, or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Snack, Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy, American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free (optional)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 20g)
- Calories: 120 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg