Healthy Banana Bread Bars

Healthy Banana Bread Bars

These healthy banana bread bars are about to become your new favorite treat! They’re perfectly moist, naturally sweetened, and packed with banana flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, and ripe bananas, they make the perfect breakfast, snack, or even dessert. Plus, they’re so easy to make – just mix everything in one bowl and bake!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made with wholesome, nutritious ingredients
• Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and a touch of honey
• One bowl recipe – minimal cleanup required
• Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly
• Great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
3. Add Greek yogurt, honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
4. Add oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients.
5. Stir everything together until just combined – don’t overmix.
6. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and flavor
• Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bars tender
• Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months
• Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture
• These are even better the next day once the flavors have melded