4‑Ingredient Banana Oat Bars 

These simple, wholesome banana oat bars from Momma Fit Lyndsey are a healthy, kid-friendly snack made with just ripe bananas, almond butter, oats, and optional chocolate chips. Naturally eggless and vegan (if using dairy‑free chocolate), they offer soft, chewy texture reminiscent of banana bread but without refined sugars or flour. Perfect for busy mornings, lunchboxes, or a midday boost, this recipe requires no baking expertise—just mash, mix, bake, and slice. They store well at room temp or in the fridge and freeze beautifully for meal prep or an easy grab‑and‑go bite.

Ingredients

• 1 large overripe banana (or 2 medium), mashed
  
  

• ½ cup almond butter (smooth natural)
  
  

• 2 cups rolled oats
  
  

• ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
  
  

• Optional: ½ cup collagen peptides or protein powder
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 °F (≈150 °C). Line an 8×8‑inch baking pan with parchment paper.
   
   

2. In a bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Stir in almond butter until evenly blended.
   
   

3. Add in rolled oats, chocolate chips, and protein powder if using. Mix to combine.
   
   

4. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
   
   

5. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until tops turn golden brown.
   
   

6. Allow to cool completely in pan, then lift out via parchment and cut into 8 bars. 

Nutrients

Calories: ~261 kcal
Carbohydrates: ~28.7 g
Protein: ~9.9 g
Fat: ~11.4 g
Fiber: ~4 g
Sugar: ~11 g
Sodium: ~161 mg