Here’s a Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Dessert recipe that’s easy, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying — perfect for a sweet treat that doesn’t require fancy ingredients. Think of it as a cross between a cookie and a brownie, but made with bananas and oats!
🍌 Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Bars (No Flour, One Bowl!)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ¼ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (dark or semi-sweet)
👩🍳 Instructions:
🔸 1. Preheat Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
🔸 2. Mix the Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the oats until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
🔸 3. Bake:
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
🍫 Optional Add-Ins:
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Extra banana slices on top for decoration
✅ Quick Tips:
- For a softer texture, use quick oats. For more chew, use rolled oats.
- You can also make these into cookies — just drop spoonfuls on a baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes.