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Finding a balance between healthy eating and satisfying one's taste buds can be challenging. Many commercially available snacks are laden with sugars, preservatives, and artificial ingredients that can derail even the best intentions. However, creating your own snacks at home allows for complete control over what goes into your food. The Delightful Sweet Banana Oat Snack Bars exemplify this principle, combining wholesome ingredients that are both nutritious and delicious. By incorporating natural sweetness from ripe bananas and rolled oats, these bars provide sustained energy without the guilt associated with many store-bought options.

Sweet Banana Oat Snack Bars

Discover the perfect balance of taste and nutrition with Delightful Sweet Banana Oat Snack Bars! These homemade bars are not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, rolled oats, and nut butters, making them a delicious option for any time of the day. Whether you're looking for a quick snack, a breakfast boost, or a post-workout treat, these bars are customizable to suit your cravings and dietary needs. Embrace healthy snacking today!
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Ingredients
  

2 ripe bananas, mashed

1 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

    Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

      Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

        Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until everything is well combined. If using, fold in the dark chocolate chips and nuts/seeds at this stage.

          Pour and Spread: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to evenly spread the mixture into the corners of the pan.

            Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

              Cool & Cut: Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhang, lift the bars out and place them on a cooling rack to cool completely before cutting them into squares.

                Serve: Enjoy your sweet banana oat snack bars as a healthy snack or breakfast on the go!

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 30 mins | 12 bars