Homemade Banana Oat Energy Bars Recipe

These banana oat energy bars are the perfect snack to fuel your day. Packed with wholesome ingredients like bananas, oats, nuts, and seeds, these bars are easy to make and great for breakfast on the go or a midday pick-me-up. They are chewy, satisfying, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
• 1/4 cup seeds (such as chia seeds or sunflower seeds)
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, oats, nuts, seeds, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
5. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
6. Enjoy as a grab-and-go snack or a quick breakfast option!

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