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Banana Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Banana Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Made with overripe bananas, oats, whole wheat flour, and a hint of warm spices, they offer a naturally sweet and moist texture without the need for refined sugars. Enhanced with toasted walnuts and raisins, these bars provide a delightful crunch and chewiness, making them a healthy and satisfying option for all ages.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 overripe bananas
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Add-ins

  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8″ x 8″ square baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Toast walnuts: Spread the chopped walnuts evenly on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast them in the oven for 5 to 8 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly browned. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: While walnuts are toasting, mash the overripe bananas in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the melted coconut oil, unsweetened applesauce, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until all wet ingredients are combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the ingredients.
  5. Combine: Pour the wet banana mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to maintain a tender texture. Fold in the toasted walnuts and raisins evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Make sure to use overripe bananas for natural sweetness and moistness.
  • Toasting walnuts enhances their flavor and crunch.
  • Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense bars.
  • You can substitute raisins with other dried fruits like cranberries or chopped dates.
  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/banana-oatmeal-bars-recipe/