Banana Oat Bars (Print Version)

Chewy wholesome bars with ripe bananas and hearty oats for breakfast or snacking.

# 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 Steps:

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 22-25 minutes, or until edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
06 - Let cool completely before slicing into bars.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The texture hits this perfect middle ground between cookie and breakfast bar
  • They actually keep you full until lunch without feeling heavy
02 -
  • Underbaking slightly yields a softer chewier bar while going the full 25 minutes gives crispy edges
  • The bananas must be mashed completely smooth or you will get weird gummy pockets in the finished bars
03 -
  • Let the melted coconut oil cool slightly before adding so it does not scramble the egg
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan using the back of a measuring cup for even thickness

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