Description
Delicious and healthy berry oat bars made with rolled oats, bananas, almond butter, and mixed berries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed bananas, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the mixed berries, being careful not to crush them if using fresh berries.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then lift them out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added crunch, mix in 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or seeds, such as walnuts or chia seeds.
- Substitute the mixed berries with your favorite fruits, such as diced apples, peaches, or dried fruits for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg