Servings: 9 squares
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 40–45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/3 cup honey
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• ¼ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
4. Whisk in the honey, eggs, vanilla, and milk.
5. Stir in the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
6. Fold in walnuts, raisins, or chocolate chips if using.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
9. Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into 9 squares.

Nutrition (Estimated Per Square)

• Calories: 165
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbohydrates: 28 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 12 g
• Added Sugars: 7 g
• Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 41 mg
• Sodium: 105 mg
• Potassium: 180 mg
• Calcium: 45 mg
• Iron: 1.2 mg

Nutrition will vary depending on the milk and optional add-ins used.

Storage

• Room temperature: Up to 2 days in an airtight container.
• Refrigerator: Up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Up to 3 months. Wrap individual squares and thaw overnight in the refrigerator or microwave for 20–30 seconds.

Variations

• Add ½ cup blueberries.
• Mix in shredded coconut.
• Stir in ground flaxseed or chia seeds.
• Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (reduce oats by about ¼ cup and add a splash more milk if needed).
• Sprinkle pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds on top before baking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use quick oats?
Yes. The texture will be softer than with rolled oats.

Can I make this without eggs?
Yes. Replace each egg with:

• 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water), or
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce.

Can I make it vegan?
Yes. Use flax eggs, plant-based milk, and replace honey with maple syrup.

Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes. Thaw completely and drain excess liquid before mashing.

Can I reduce the sweetness?
Absolutely. Reduce the honey to 2–3 tablespoons if your bananas are very ripe.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes. Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes. Double all ingredients and bake in a 9×13-inch pan for approximately 35–40 minutes.

Are these good for meal prep?
Yes. They keep well in the refrigerator and freeze beautifully, making them a convenient grab-and-go breakfast or snack.

Can I add protein?
Yes. Add Greek yogurt on the side, mix protein powder into the batter, or serve with peanut or almond butter.