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Banana Snack Bars

A delicious way to enjoy bananas, these healthy snack bars are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bars

  • 2 pieces ripe bananas Ripe bananas provide natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup Sweetens the bars.
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter Provides creaminess; can substitute with other nut butters.
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.

Optional Add-ins

  • to taste nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit Customize the flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  • Add rolled oats, honey, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
  • If desired, fold in any optional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

Baking

  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Let cool before slicing into bars.

Serving

  • Enjoy as a breakfast option, snack, or dessert.

Notes

Properly store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week; can freeze for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g
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