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Irresistible Banana Oatmeal Cranberry Bars


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  • Author: platesdaily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 bars 1x

Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet bananas and tart cranberries in these wholesome bars, perfect for breakfast or a mid-day snack.


Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan option)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add rolled oats, dried cranberries, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and cinnamon to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined; the mixture should resemble cookie dough.
  4. Spread Mixture: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly with a spatula to ensure even baking.
  5. Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and edges pull away from the sides of the pan.
  6. Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 50g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 25mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg