Chewy Baked Banana Oatmeal Bars with Dark Chocolate Chips
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Make simple, chewy banana oatmeal bars baked with dark chocolate chips. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a satisfying snack.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting them into squares.
Notes
- For gluten-free banana oat bars, use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- If you prefer a less sweet bar, reduce the maple syrup to 3 tablespoons.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 0