Description
Chewy, cozy, and naturally sweet cinnamon oat bars made with wholesome ingredients like oats, bananas, and almond butter. A healthy snack perfect for energy and meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
2 ripe bananas
1/2 cup almond butter
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
3. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper
4. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth
5. Mix in almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract
6. Add oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt
7. Stir until thick batter forms
8. Spread evenly into prepared pan
9. Press mixture firmly for even texture
10. Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden and set
11. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars
12.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness
Press mixture well to help bars hold shape
Do not overbake to keep chewy texture
Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack / Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg