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Wholesome Banana Oatmeal Bars

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These wholesome banana oatmeal bars are a quick, healthy, and tasty snack made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and warm spices. Perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or guilt-free afternoon nibbling.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups (180 g) rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (75 g) chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal.
  2. Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small chunks.
  3. Add honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract to the bananas and stir gently to combine.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, ground flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet banana mixture and stir gently until just incorporated. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula, pressing down lightly to compact the mixture.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out using the parchment paper edges and slicing into bars.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best natural sweetness and moisture. Reduce sweetener if bananas are very liquidy to avoid sticky bars. Do not overmix to keep a chewy texture. Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner slicing. Watch baking time as ovens vary; start checking at 25 minutes.

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