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A square Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bar with melted dark chocolate chips on a piece of parchment paper.
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Healthy Banana Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups old -fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup creamy natural peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until they reach a smooth consistency with minimal lumps.
  • Add the peanut butter and ground cinnamon to the mashed bananas, stirring until the mixture is homogeneous.
  • Fold in the rolled oats and dark chocolate chips until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated and moistened.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to press it into an even layer.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and the center is firm to the touch.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares.