Description
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack option that is easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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For the bars:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and set.
- Cool and cut: Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
- Add chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for extra nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
