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Oatmeal Banana Bars

Healthy Fact of the Day

Bananas provide natural sweetness, potassium, and fiber while oats offer sustained energy and heart-healthy beta-glucan. These bars make nutritious grab-and-go snacks without refined sugars.
Oatmeal Banana Bars

Oatmeal Banana Bars

Recipe by Daily Disher

Oatmeal Banana Bars combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweet mashed bananas with honey and crunchy nuts for a wholesome treat that fuels your day.

Course: SnackCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

12

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Calories

150

kcal

40

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup rolled oats

    • 1 cup whole wheat flour

    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed

    • 1/4 cup honey

    • 1/4 cup milk

    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    • 1/3 cup chopped nuts

    Directions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
    • In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
    • In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix them with honey, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
    • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined, then fold in the chopped nuts.
    • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out with a spatula if necessary.
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    • Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 150kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    These Oatmeal Banana Bars bring wholesome, naturally sweet comfort to your Monday Munchies without any guilt. The combination of rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and ripe bananas creates a tender, chewy texture that’s lightly sweetened with honey and studded with crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go, after-school snacks, or pre-workout fuel that actually tastes like a treat.

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