Delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars
Delicious Strawberry Oatmeal Bars offer a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making for an ideal breakfast or snack, filled with wholesome ingredients and perfect for busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Mix the rolled oats, mashed bananas, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and any optional nuts or seeds.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Let the bars cool before transferring them to a wire rack, then cut into bars and serve.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.