Banana Oatmeal Bars
These Banana Oatmeal Bars combine ripe bananas and rolled oats into a one-bowl snack with a tender center and crisp edges, perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 0.33 cup butter melted
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 3 banana mashed
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8" × 8" pan with parchment paper.
Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, whisk ⅓ cup melted butter and ½ cup brown sugar until glossy. Stir in 3 mashed bananas, 1 beaten egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
Dry Ingredients
- Combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt in another bowl, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
Baking & Serving
- Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes until edges are golden and center springs back. Cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.
Notes
Keep bars at room temperature in an airtight container up to 2 days. Refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
Allow batter to rest 10 minutes before baking for a silkier texture.
Wrap bars in parchment and foil to prevent freezer burn.