Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup mixed chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts)
- ⅓ cup dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, apricots, or dates)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds
- ¼ cup natural nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of sea salt
- Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add oats, nuts, dried fruits, seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Stir in nut butter and vanilla extract. Warm nut butter slightly if needed for easier mixing.
- Fold in optional extras like chocolate chips or coconut flakes.
- Press the mixture into the lined pan and flatten evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden and set around the edges.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars. For firmer texture, chill in the fridge before cutting.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate up to 10 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For a no-bake version, skip baking, use ⅓ cup nut butter, and chill for 2–3 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking / No-Bake
- Cuisine: Healthy