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Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

Enjoy guilt-free snacking with these Healthy Banana Chocolate Chip Oat Bars that combine wholesome ingredients and rich flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 208

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
  • 0.75 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup avocado oil or unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 2.5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
  • 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt (for topping, optional)

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, peanut butter, avocado oil (or applesauce), and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, kosher salt, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  5. Top with additional chocolate chips and flaky sea salt if desired.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with different extracts or nuts for added flavor and texture.

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