Description
Banana breakfast bars are a delightful and nutritious way to start your day. Combining ripe bananas and hearty oats, these chewy bars offer a satisfying texture that fuels your morning routine. Perfect for busy lifestyles, they can be prepared in advance, making them an ideal grab-and-go snack or breakfast option. Customize your bars by adding nuts, seeds, or dried fruits to suit your taste preferences. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, these versatile bars will quickly become a family favorite. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature for a wholesome treat that is as delicious as it is convenient.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in honey (or maple syrup) and eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats and baking powder; then mix into the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
For extra flavor, add spices such as cinnamon or nutmeg.
Consider incorporating mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts based on your preference.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg