How do you make oatmeal banana snack bars?

You mash ripe bananas, whisk them with eggs, oil, and vanilla, then mix in oats and flour. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped fruit, spread the batter in a pan, and bake. This recipe skips refined sugar and uses banana for natural sweetness.

Can you eat bananas and oatmeal together?

Absolutely. Bananas and oatmeal are a powerhouse combo. Bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess to oats, while oats provide fiber to keep you full. That’s why they pair so well in these chocolate chip banana oatmeal bars.

How to make banana peanut butter oat bars?

To make banana peanut butter oat bars, simply replace half the oil in this recipe with natural peanut butter and swirl extra on top before baking. You can also fold in chopped peanuts for extra crunch.

Can you put bananas in hot oatmeal?

Yes! Stirring bananas into hot oatmeal makes it creamy and naturally sweet. In this baked version, mashed bananas act the same way—binding ingredients and boosting flavor.

Chocolate Chip Banana Oatmeal Bars – Naturally Sweet & Sugar Free

Description

Naturally sweet chocolate chip banana oatmeal bars made with ripe bananas, oats, and sugar-free chocolate chips. Soft, moist, and freezer-friendly!

Ingredients

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4 ripe bananas (3 mashed, 1 chopped)

2 large eggs

½ cup neutral oil

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

¾ tsp kosher salt

2½ cups old-fashioned oats

1½ cups whole wheat or spelt flour

¾ cup sugar-free chocolate chips (plus ¼ cup for topping)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 13×9-inch pan with parchment.

2. Mash 3 bananas in a bowl; chop the 4th banana into small pieces.

3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, oil, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.

4. Stir in mashed bananas, then fold in oats and flour.

5. Add chocolate chips and chopped banana. Stir gently.

6. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.

7. Sprinkle remaining chips over the top.

8. Bake for 23–27 minutes until firm and golden.

9. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Use extra-ripe bananas for the best sweetness and texture.

Store bars in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze individually.

To make vegan: use flax eggs and dairy-free chocolate.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 165
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg