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Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars with oats and spices on parchment paper

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Energizing Banana Oatmeal Bars are the perfect on-the-go snack packed with oats, bananas, and nut butter. Naturally sweet and super satisfying, they’re ideal for breakfast or post-workout fuel.

Ingredients

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3 large ripe bananas

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup creamy nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)

1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (optional)

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.

3. Add nut butter, vanilla, and cinnamon. Stir until well combined.

4. Fold in oats, nuts, and salt. Stir until a thick batter forms.

5. Gently fold in chocolate chips, if using.

6. Spread mixture evenly into the pan and smooth the top.

7. Sprinkle extra chips or nuts on top if desired.

8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until edges are golden and center is set.

9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

10. Store in an airtight container or freeze individually wrapped.

Notes

For gluten-free bars, use certified GF oats. For a nut-free version, swap nut butter for sunflower seed butter and nuts for seeds. Bars freeze beautifully and reheat in seconds for a warm snack.