Best 5 Banana Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate Chunks Recipes

Calling all banana and oatmeal enthusiasts, here's a treat that combines the goodness of both worlds! Our banana oatmeal bars with chocolate chunks are a delectable fusion of flavors and textures. These bars strike a perfect balance between sweet and wholesome, making them an ideal on-the-go breakfast, midday snack, or guilt-free dessert. With a crispy oatmeal base, tender banana filling, and a generous sprinkle of chocolate chunks, each bite promises a burst of satisfaction. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe or craving a nutritious and indulgent treat, this recipe will guide you through every step to create the perfect banana oatmeal bars with chocolate chunks.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA-OATMEAL BARS WITH CHOCOLATE CHUNKS

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Provided by Nancy Grubin

Categories Chocolate Fruit Nut Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Back to School Banana Oat Summer Bon Appétit Colorado Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates

Yield Makes about 3 dozen bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups (packed) golden brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 2.6-ounce bars mild sweet chocolate (such as Hershey's Special Dark), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Blend first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, then vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, then chocolate and pecans.
Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top is golden, about 45 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into 3x2-inch bars and serve.

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE-BANANA OAT BARS

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Chocolate, banana, and coconut-filled bars! I love to eat these right out of the freezer for a tasty frozen snack. They make a quick breakfast or midday snack for kids and adults alike.

Provided by France C

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 packets CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® Rich Milk Chocolate Powdered Drink Mix
½ cup almond butter
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
1 small ripe banana, mashed
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
cooking spray

Steps:

Combine drink mix, almond butter, oats, banana, and coconut in a medium bowl.
Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
Press mixture evenly into the pan and place freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Cut into bars. Serve frozen, or let soften in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 1.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 105.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BANANA OAT BARS

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These bars are lower in fat than most bar cookies.

Provided by Arlene

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup raisins
1 cup mashed bananas
¼ cup skim milk
2 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl mix together bananas, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Beat all together.
Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan which has been sprayed with non-stick spray for about 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. You may sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 97.7 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

BANANA-OATMEAL BARS WITH CHOCOLATE CHUNKS

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Make and share this Banana-Oatmeal Bars With Chocolate Chunks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kzim4

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 36 bars, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2/3 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 (2 5/8 ounce) chocolate candy bars, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (such as Hershey's special dark)
1 cup pecans, toasted & chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Butter and flour 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.
Blend first 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
Beat butter in large bowl until fluffly. Add both sugars and beat until well blended.
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, then vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, then chocolate and pecans.
Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted in center comes out clean and top os golden, about 45 minutes. Cool in oan on rack. Cut into 3x2-inch bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 27.2, Sodium 93, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 19.1, Protein 2.4

OATMEAL BANANA CHUNK BARS WITH CARAMEL ICING

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I made up this recipe a few months ago based on a couple other tried and true recipes. The bars are dense and chewy, like a good blondie. The caramel frosting isn't like gooey caramel, but rather it is like pralines.

Provided by valchemist

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup diced ripe firm banana
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350.
Grease a 13x9 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Set aside.
Cream the butter and brown sugar.
Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until blended.
Add the flour mixture slowly, mixing just until blended.
Mix in the oats on low speed.
Gently stir in the banana by hand until just combined.
Spread batter in prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
Put on a wire rack to cool.
While the bars are cooling, make caramel icing.
Put ¼ cup butter and ½ cup dark brown sugar in a medium saucepan and cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.
Add milk and bring the mixture back to a boil.
Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar.
Stir vigorously until the mixture is smooth.
While it is still warm pour it over the warm bars and spread to cover evenly.
Work quickly so the icing doesn't harden.
Immediately sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the icing.
When completely cool, cut into 18 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 50.9, Sodium 186.2, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 37.7, Protein 3.9

Tips:

Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bars will be.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Be patient: The bars need to cool completely before they are cut into squares. This will help them hold their shape.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature: The bars will keep for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

These banana oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their combination of oats, bananas, chocolate, and nuts, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.