3 Ingredient Coconut Oatmeal Bars
These coconut oatmeal bars are soft and chewy. They need just 3 ingredients and don't require any flour, eggs, added sugar, dairy, butter or oil. The bars can be eaten for breakfast, snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups (360g) finely mashed very ripe or overripe bananas
- 2 cups (175g) quick oats
- 1/4 cup (19g) unsweetened finely shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- Add mashed bananas and quick oats to a large mixing bowl. Stir and mix with a spatula until the ingredients are evenly mixed and the oats are fully incorporated. Your batter will be very thick. Stir in the coconut until evenly mixed. You can taste and if the mixture is not sweet enough, you can add 1-3 tbsp of maple syrup to the batter. If adding any mix-ins, add them in now. See notes section for mix-in options.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to evenly spread it across the pan and smooth the surface.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the bars are set, lightly golden around the edges and surface and cooked through. Let bars cool fully before removing them from the pan and cutting and serving. Store uneaten bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Mix-in options:
- To make the bars have a richer taste, you can add 2 tbsp melted coconut butter or 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
- You can sweeten the bars with a few tablespoons of maple syrup or honey.
- You can also add sweet mix-ins like 3-4 tbsp chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- For more texture, add 3-4 tbsp chopped nuts.
- These bars are meant to be healthier oatmeal bars. They are soft and chewy, similar to baked oats texture. The bars are only lightly sweet on their own. If you don't like the taste of banana, you can substitute with unsweetened applesauce.
- I used Let's Do Organic finely shredded coconut* and Amazon Grocery quick oats.*
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 89kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 0.4g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 1mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, NET CARBS: 14
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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