No-Added-Sugar Oat & Banana Dessert Bars

Chewy, naturally sweet oat-and-banana bars with cocoa and optional dark chocolate chips and nuts. Freezer-friendly and easy: mix, press into a pan, bake, cool, and slice.

Great

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas with peanut/almond butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.

Step 3

Stir in oats, cocoa powder, and cinnamon until fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.

Step 4

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

Bake until set and lightly firm to the touch, about 20–25 minutes.

Step 6

Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into 6 bars, or the texture will be too soft to slice cleanly.