3-Ingredient Healthy Chocolate Banana Oat Bars

Description:

These naturally sweet banana oat bars are soft, chewy, and packed with rich cocoa flavor. No added sugar, no butter, and totally gluten-free — a perfect quick treat or energizing snack you can feel good about.

Ingredients:

2 large ripe bananas (the riper, the better!)
1 ½ cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Optional Add-ins (still healthy!):

¼ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
A handful of dark chocolate chips (sugar-free if needed)
1–2 tbsp peanut butter or nut butter for richness

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small baking dish (8×8 inch or similar) with parchment paper.
Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
Add in oats and cocoa powder (and any optional ingredients). Mix until combined into a sticky dough.
Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish and smooth the top with a spoon or spatula.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until firm and set. Cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.

Tips for Success:

The riper the bananas, the sweeter the bars naturally taste.
Let them cool before cutting to prevent crumbling.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days (or freeze for longer storage).