Banana Oatmeal Bars
These banana oatmeal bars are easy to make, perfect for meal prep and loaded with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, walnuts, applesauce and raisins. They're vegan + can easily be made gluten-free.
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 overripe bananas
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup raisins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8" x 8” square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the walnuts on an un-greased baking sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 8 minutes, or until toasty and fragrant.
- While the walnuts are toasting, mash the bananas in a medium sized bowl. Add the remaining wet ingredients: oil, applesauce, sugar and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the toasted walnuts and raisins, being careful not to over-mix.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is browned and a toothpick inserted comes out nearly clean. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Adapted from the Runner's World Cookbook.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g