Chewy Banana Oat Bars (Print)

Chewy wholesome bars packed with ripe bananas and hearty oats, ideal for busy mornings or nutritious 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 Make It:

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 -
  • They come together in one bowl with zero fancy equipment
  • The texture hits that perfect sweet spot between chewy and cakey
02 -
  • Wait for them to cool completely or they'll crumble apart when you try to slice them
  • The toothpick test should come out mostly clean, but a few moist crumbs are perfect
03 -
  • Use a glass measuring cup to melt your coconut oil in the microwave—same vessel, less cleanup
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan using the back of a measuring cup for even bars that hold together

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