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4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and wholesome snack made with ripe bananas, creamy almond butter, rolled oats, and chocolate chips. Perfectly baked to golden brown edges, these bars offer a creamy, chewy texture with a hint of sweetness and a touch of cinnamon and nuts for added flavor and crunch. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an on-the-go treat, these bars are simple to prepare and packed with natural ingredients.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ½ cup (120g) creamy almond butter
  • 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips

Flavorings & Add-ins

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper, or use an 8” x 8” cake pan as an alternative.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until most chunks are gone and the mixture is creamy.
  3. Add Almond Butter: Stir in the creamy almond butter with the mashed bananas until the mixture is thick and evenly combined.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add rolled oats and chocolate chips to the banana-almond butter mixture, stirring until everything is well combined.
  5. Prepare Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.
  6. Bake Bars: Bake on the center rack for 18 to 25 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown and the bars are set.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 servings and enjoying.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are ripe for natural sweetness and better mash consistency.
  • Feel free to substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut butter.
  • Walnuts or pecans add a nice crunch, but can be omitted or replaced with other nuts or seeds.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.

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