Description
Enjoy these delightful Pumpkin Banana Oatmeal Bars that combine the warm flavors of pumpkin with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or guilt-free desserts, these bars are easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or chosen sweetener)
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- a pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash 2-3 ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup of pumpkin purée along with 1/4 cup of maple syrup (or your chosen sweetener) and mix well until combined.
- Add 2 eggs to the mixture and whisk until everything is well combined.
- In another bowl, mix 2 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If desired, fold in 1/2 cup of chopped nuts or seeds at this point.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Feel free to customize with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips, dried fruit, or coconut flakes. Adjust the texture by varying the amount of oats.