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4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious and healthy 4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars, made with simple, wholesome ingredients. These vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free bars are perfect for a nutritious snack, quick breakfast, or guilt-free dessert. Customize with optional add-ins like nuts, cinnamon, or vanilla to suit your taste.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • ½ cup (120g) creamy almond butter
  • 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips

Optional Additions

  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper, or alternatively use an 8” x 8” cake pan for the bars.
  2. Mash the bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth and creamy, minimizing any lumps for the best texture.
  3. Add almond butter: Stir in the creamy almond butter thoroughly with the mashed bananas until a thick, uniform mixture forms.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: Mix in the rolled oats and chocolate chips (and any optional additions like vanilla, salt, cinnamon, or nuts) until everything is evenly incorporated.
  5. Transfer to baking pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and use a spatula to smooth it out into an even layer, ensuring uniform thickness.
  6. Bake the bars: Place the pan on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the bars are set in the center.
  7. Cool and serve: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars and serving.

Notes

  • You can customize these bars by adding nuts, seeds, cinnamon, or vanilla for extra flavor and texture.
  • Make sure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and flavor.
  • Allowing the bars to cool completely before slicing helps them firm up and hold together better.
  • These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/4-ingredient-banana-oatmeal-bars-recipe/