Description
A delicious and nutritious recipe for Nut Butter Oat Bars made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and your choice of nut butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter for nut-free version)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or agave syrup as a substitute)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits and nuts (chopped walnuts and raisins, or any other dried fruits or nuts)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and any other spices you choose.
- Mix Together: Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, then fold in your choice of dried fruits and nuts.
- Pour and Spread: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Press down firmly to ensure it holds together during baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out and cut them into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize the mix-ins with your favorite nuts and dried fruits.
- For a vegan version, use maple syrup and sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar