Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
- ½ cup (120g) creamy almond butter
- 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips
Optional Additions
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2/3 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9” x 9” baking pan with parchment paper. An 8” x 8” cake pan can also be used.
- Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth and creamy with very few lumps remaining.
- Mix in Almond Butter: Add the creamy almond butter to the mashed bananas and stir thoroughly until the mixture is thick and well combined.
- Add Oats and Chocolate Chips: Stir in the rolled oats and chocolate chips until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Prepare to Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly into a smooth layer.
- Baking: Bake in the center rack of the preheated oven for 18 to 25 minutes, until the edges turn golden brown and the bars appear set.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 bars and serving.
Notes
- Optional ingredients can be added for extra flavor and texture such as vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, or nuts.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- These bars store well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- For nut-free version, substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Ensure bars are fully cooled before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
