Sweet & Healthy Oatmeal Date Banana Bars
Introducing, Sweet & Healthy Oatmeal Date Banana Bars - the perfect recipe for those looking for a guilt-free treat. Bursting with natural sweetness from dates and bananas, these bars are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients to fuel your body.
Servings: 8
Calories: 278kcal
Cost: $6
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- 2 bananas ripe
- 8 oz pitted dates can use up to 12 oz.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon ground flax
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional) non-dairy! dark is preferred
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. (I used parchment for easy removal of the bars).
- Combine ripe bananas, dates, and vanilla in a food processor. Process until you get a smooth thick paste.2 bananas, 8 oz pitted dates, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients of oats, flax, cinnamon, salt and peanut butter with the banana/date paste and stir everything together together with a fork or rubber spatula.2 tablespoon ground flax, 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup peanut butter
- Smooth the mixture the prepared pan and top with mini chocolate chips. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Edges should be starting to begin to get golden brown.1/4 cup chocolate chips
- Once cooled, cut banana oat bars and enjoy!
Notes
If you want thinner bars, you can make these in an 8-inch pan as well.