Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Oat Snack Bars
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4.9
Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Oat Snack Bars
Description
The Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Oat Snack Bars bring together ground rolled oats with ripe bananas, baking soda and powder for leavening, cinnamon for warmth, and a touch of honey and applesauce to provide moisture and natural sweetness. Mixing the oats finely ground and blending the wet ingredients until smooth creates a batter that bakes into a tender, moist texture. Adding chocolate chips on top gives a melty sweetness contrast.
These bars bake at 350 degrees F for about 14 to 18 minutes until the edges are set but the center stays just slightly moist, preventing them from becoming dry. This makes them portable and easy to grab for a snack or light breakfast.
You can prepare them in an 8X8 or 9X9 inch baking pan, and the recipe suggests using old-fashioned rolled oats that are ground, though quick oats may also work if adjusted slightly. The bars deliver the familiar flavor and softness of banana bread with the texture of oat bars, suitable for everyday snacking or a wholesome pick-me-up.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups rolled oats finely ground in a blender or food processor (measure the oats before grinding)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 medium banana
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
- ¼ cup honey or agave nectar
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8X8- or 9X9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
- Add the bananas, vanilla, applesauce, and honey or agave nectar to the blender and process until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips (if using). Bake for 14-18 minutes until set around the edges and just barely moist in the center.
Notes
- The recipe uses old-fashioned rolled oats finely ground for texture; quick oats may be substituted with a slight reduction in quantity.
- Measure oats before grinding to ensure correct proportions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Snack bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Bar | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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