4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars

4-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars

from theroastedroot.net
25 min
16 servings

Easy, healthy oatmeal bars made with 4 simple ingredients that are vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and delicious for snack, breakfast, or dessert! Customize these bars to your heart's delight!

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ½ cup (120g) creamy almond butter*
  • 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
  • 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper (you can also use an 8” x 8” cake pan as well).

  2. 2

    Mash the bananas in a bowl until most of the chunks are out and they’re nice and creamy.

  3. 3

    Stir in the almond butter until it is well-combined with the banana and a thick creamy substance results.

  4. 4

    Mix in the rolled oats and chocolate chips and stir until everything is well-combined.

  5. 5

    Transfer the bar mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth it into an even layer.

  6. 6

    Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the edges of the bars are golden-brown and the bars appear set up. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.