Description
Fudgy chocolate banana oat dessert bars made with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweet bananas, rich cocoa flavor, and a soft brownie-like texture with no refined sugar.
Ingredients
3 ripe bananas mashed
2 cups rolled oats
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
3. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
4. Add rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
5. Mix until fully combined and thick batter forms.
6. Let mixture rest for 10 minutes so oats absorb moisture.
7. Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts if using.
8. Spread batter evenly into prepared baking dish.
9. Press down gently to level the surface.
10. Bake for 20–25 minutes until set in the center.
11. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
12. Refrigerate for 1 hour for best texture before slicing into bars.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best texture.
Do not overbake or bars will become dry.
Chilling helps the bars firm up for clean slices.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg