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Two stacked Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars showing oats and banana pieces.

Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars

These banana oatmeal bars are a simple and healthy breakfast or snack option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the bars cool completely in the dish before cutting into 12 bars.

Notes

Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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