Description
Crispy Baked Oatmeal Bars are the perfect blend of health and flavor, making them an ideal snack or breakfast option. Each bar features a crunchy exterior and chewy interior, infused with the warm essence of cinnamon and vanilla. Packed with fiber-rich oats and natural sweetness from ripe bananas, these bars are not only delicious but also nutritious. Easy to customize with your favorite fruits and nuts, they are perfect for busy mornings or a cozy afternoon treat. Indulge guilt-free in these wholesome delights that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins or cranberries)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or chia seeds)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats with optional dried fruits and nuts.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until evenly combined.
- Pour into the prepared baking dish, spread evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack/Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg