Description
Start your day right with these delightful Banana Breakfast Bars, a quick and nutritious option that?s perfect for busy mornings. Made with ripe bananas and hearty rolled oats, these bars are naturally sweetened, providing a wholesome energy boost to kickstart your day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy the delicious flavors of cinnamon and honey or maple syrup, complemented by optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture. Whether you need a grab-and-go breakfast or a satisfying snack, these versatile bars are sure to please the whole family. Bake them over the weekend and have healthy snacks ready for the week ahead!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 ? cups rolled oats
- ? cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Optional: ? cup nuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and optional add-ins.
- Combine honey (or maple syrup) with the mashed bananas until well mixed.
- Fold the wet banana mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like dried fruits or seeds for added nutrition.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg