Description
These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a quick, nutritious, and wholesome plant-based snack or breakfast option. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and natural ingredients, they offer a soft, chewy texture with a gentle sweetness, perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go energy boosts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup (natural)
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper. Getting this step done upfront ensures a smooth baking process.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. This natural sweetness and moisture base will help bind everything together and create the perfect texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the plant-based milk, maple syrup (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and vanilla extract (natural) to the mashed bananas. Stir until fully blended for a flavorful foundation.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine rolled oats, ground flaxseeds, cinnamon powder, and the natural gelling agent. Ensuring thorough mixing here helps maintain even texture throughout.
- Bring It All Together: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Overmixing can make the bars tough, so keep it light and gentle.
- Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake in the middle rack for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown on top and firm to the touch. Once baked, allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for sweeter, more flavorful bars.
- Measure oats carefully and use rolled oats for the best chewy texture.
- Mix batter just until combined to keep bars soft and tender.
- Allow bars to cool completely to hold together well when sliced.
- Line your baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal and neat shape.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana oatmeal bars, plant-based snack, healthy breakfast, gluten free, vegan snack, natural ingredients
