2 ingredient Vegan Banana Bars (Oil-free, GF)

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2 ingredient Vegan Banana Bars (Oil-free, GF)

Power up your breakfasts and snacks with my super-easy, 2-ingredient vegan banana bars! They are oil-free, gluten-free, & customizable.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Power Bars

Cuisine: American

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Servings: Big Bars

Author: Camilla

Equipment

1 9-inch (22.5 cm) square baking pan

Ingredients

2 cups mashed very ripe banana (about 5 to 6 large)
3 cups rolled oats (certified GF, as needed)
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon salt
see notes below for suggested mix-ins and embellishments

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Generously spray a 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, finely mash the bananas. Add the oats (and any other flavor enhancements, like salt, vanilla, sweetener). Let the dough stand for 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
Stir in any optional mix-ins, if using. Spread the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 19 to 24 minutes until golden brown and the center is set.
Cool completley in the pan. Remove the bars from the pan and cut into 8 big bars.

Notes

Storage: Store the bars in an airtight container at cool room temperature for 2 days, the refrigerator for 1 week, or the freezer for up to 6 months.

Tip: Be sure to use really ripe, soft, squishy bananas. You can freeze really ripe bananas ahead of time so they are ready when you need them!

Flavor Enhancement Ideas

Extracts (e.g., vanilla, almond, orange, lemon)
Finely grated citrus zest (e.g., lime, lemon, orange)
Sweetener (e.g., coconut sugar, maple syrup, or agave; a tablespoon adds a lot)
Spices (e.g., cinnamon, cardamom, pumpkin pie spice, ginger)
Salt (a pinch to 1/4 teaspoon)

Mix-In Ideas

Nuts or seeds (even tastier when toasted or roasted)
Chocolate chips
Nut or Seed Butter (one or few tablespoons)
Chopped dried fruit
Fresh berries (e.g., blueberries or raspberries)

Embellishment Ideas

Drizzle of melted chocolate (any variety)
Drizzle of melted peanut butter (or other creamy nut or seed butter)
Sprinkle of finely chopped nuts or seeds
Sprinkle of finely chopped dried fruit
All-natural sprinkles

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