Banana Oatmeal Bars
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed banana from approximately 2 large or 3 medium overripe bananas
- ½ cup neutral flavor vegetable oil
- ⅔ cup honey
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2½ cups rolled oats
- 1¼ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in center position and preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with coconut oil or softened butter, or coat with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, beat together the mashed banana, coconut oil, honey, egg, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Blend the oat mixture into the banana mixture and stir until well-combined.
- Scrape the batter into prepared baking dish and smooth the top so that it’s an even thickness. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, if using, and lightly press into the surface. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until the edges just start to turn golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into bars.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Based on Soft-Baked Banana Oatmeal Bars.