Banana Oat Cookie Bars

Indulge in the wholesome goodness of Banana Oat Cookie Bars, a healthy and delicious treat packed with natural flavors and simple ingredients. Perfectly soft and chewy, these bars combine ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon for a guilt-free snack or breakfast on the go. With optional add-ins like mini chocolate chips and chopped nuts, you can customize these bars to satisfy any craving. Made with no refined sugar—just a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup—this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it a must-try for busy mornings or mid-day pick-me-ups. Perfect for meal prepping or a grab-and-go snack, these Banana Oat Cookie Bars are a nutritious, family-friendly favorite that'll keep you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 large Ripe bananas
• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup (optional for added sweetness)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Mini chocolate chips (optional)
• 0.25 cups Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.

Step 3

Add the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the bowl with the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

Step 4

Stir in the maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using). Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 5

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using the back of a spoon or a spatula.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and let the cookie bars cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 8 rectangular bars or 16 smaller squares.

Step 8

Store the cookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	581.8 grams (581.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1565

Total Fat 54.00g	69%
Saturated Fat 18.80g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 489mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 248.40g	90%
Dietary Fiber 32.30g	115%
Total Sugars 99.00g
Protein 40.40g	81%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 200mg	15%
Iron 12mg	68%
Potassium 2099mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.6%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 60.5%