Ingredients
Main 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
Optional Additions
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Alternatively, you can use an 8-inch square pan.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth and creamy, removing most lumps.
- Combine with Almond Butter: Stir in the creamy almond butter thoroughly with the mashed bananas until a thick, creamy mixture forms.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the rolled oats and chocolate chips, stirring well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Prepare for Baking: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top to create an even layer.
- Bake: Place the pan in the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the bars are set.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better flavor.
- Optional ingredients like vanilla, cinnamon, sea salt, or nuts can be added to customize the bars.
- Substitute chocolate chips for dried fruit or nuts if preferred.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars are naturally vegan and gluten-free if gluten-free oats are used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
