Description
Baked Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened—a wholesome breakfast or snack made with oats, bananas, cinnamon, and mix-ins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free if needed)
- ½ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup mix-ins (such as dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in almond milk, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract.
- Add rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Fold in your chosen mix-ins.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake 25-30 minutes, until golden and set in the center.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- Mix-ins like dark chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit add flavor and texture.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Not provided in article
- Calories: Not provided in article
- Sugar: Not provided in article
- Sodium: Not provided in article
- Fat: Not provided in article
- Saturated Fat: Not provided in article
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided in article
- Trans Fat: Not provided in article
- Carbohydrates: Not provided in article
- Fiber: Not provided in article
- Protein: Not provided in article
- Cholesterol: Not provided in article
Keywords: Baked Banana Oatmeal Bars, banana oatmeal bars, healthy breakfast bars, banana oat bars, cinnamon oatmeal bars