Description
These 5-ingredient Baked Oats Bars are naturally sweetened with banana and maple syrup. Soft, wholesome, and perfect for breakfast meal prep or a healthy grab-and-go snack.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 large egg
1 ripe banana, mashed
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped nuts
Optional: Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mash the ripe banana in a mixing bowl until smooth.
3. Whisk in the egg and maple syrup until fully combined.
4. Stir in rolled oats and baking powder. Fold in any optional add-ins if using.
5. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and gently press to level the top.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and set in the center.
7. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness.
Do not overbake; the center should remain slightly soft.
Let bars cool fully before cutting for clean slices.
Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg