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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Recipes » Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars

    Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars

    Published: Aug 19, 2015 · Modified: Dec 12, 2020 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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    These delicious Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars are a perfect breakfast with yogurt or even as a healthy snack.  They are quickly made with all-natural ingredients of oats, bananas, maple syrup, vanilla and strawberry jam.

    I guess I have a thing lately for healthy snacks. You could say we are a snacking family.  So having things to grab quickly that are homemade and not store bought is what I try to do. We love making homemade granola bars or these superfood Energy Bars, so making these new oatmeal bars was a great, new choice!

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    These Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars turned out so amazing. I cooked frozen strawberries with just a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup for about 15 minutes. Then chopped it with my wooden spoon to make it into my very own Strawberry Jam.  It is  easy and fabulous!

    Of course if you prefer to skip making your own jam, you can certainly just buy a jar of all natural store bought version too.

    You can use any other frozen fruit you would like too. Frozen blueberries, peaches, blackberries, raspberries would all work.

    The bar itself it just a few ingredients. Oats pulsed into oat flour in the food processor, more oats, mashed ripe bananas, baking powder, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.

    Theses bars are not overly sweet. If you prefer a sweeter flavor, feel free to add about ¼ cup of sugar.

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    Ingredients for Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars

    For the strawberry jam:

    2 cups frozen strawberries

    2 tablespoon maple syrup

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the banana oat bars:

    2 cups rolled oats, divided in 1 cup sections**

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    2 large ripe bananas, mashed

    ¼ cup maple syrup

    1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    closeup of three strawberry oatmeal bars stacked with parchment paper between each one

    How to Make these Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars

    For the jam:

    Add strawberries and maple syrup to a saucepan on medium heat.

    Heat until the berries begin to liquid, about 10 minutes.

    Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 5 -10 minutes stirring occasionally until berries begin to thicken and become more

    Use a spoon to mash them a little.

    Stir in the vanilla and cook for another 5 minutes.

    Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool for about 20-30 minutes to thicken it even more.

    strawberries cooking in a pot with a wooden spoon

    For the bars:

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

    Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper

    Place 1 cup of oats in a food processor (or blender) and pulse for 1 minute or until they look like flour.

    dry oats in a food processor

    Oat flour in a food processor

    Transfer the oat flour to a large mixing bowl, and add the remaining 1 cup of oatmeal and baking powder and mix well

    Add the mashed bananas, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla extract.

    a bowl with oats and mashed bananas

    Mix thoroughly to combine.

    Transfer ½ of the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture into the corners and flatten with the back of a spoon.

    oats and mashed bananas mixed together and spread in a square dish

    Spoon the jam over the oat mixture and spread evenly with a spoon or spatula.  Spread to within about ¼ inch of the oatmeal mixture so the edge of the the jam doesn’t burn.

    strawberry jam spread over oatmeal bars

    Spoon the remaining oatmeal mixture on top of the jam in big spoonfuls.  Then spread the spoonfuls out lightly.

    oatmeal banana mixture on top of strawberry jam in a square dish

    strawberry oatmeal banana bars batter spread in a square baking dish

    Bake for 30 minutes or until the top turns a light golden brown.

    Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.

    Optional – use ¾ cup all-natural store bought jam if you want to skip making your own.

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    Try these other healthy snacks too!

    Healthy Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars

    Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Muffins

    Apple Pie Oatmeal Cookies

    Molasses Raisin Oat Muffins

    Blueberry Bran Muffins

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    Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars

    Delicious Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars are perfect breakfast with yogurt or as a afternoon snack too. No refined sugar and all natural ingredients.
    4.88 from 8 votes
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    Course: Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 79kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    For the strawberry jam:

    • 2 cups frozen strawberries
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    For the banana oat bars:

    • 2 cups rolled oats divided in 1 cup sections**
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

    Instructions

    For the jam:

    • Add strawberries and maple syrup to a saucepan on medium heat.
    • Heat until the berries begin to liquid, about 10 minutes.
    • Bring to a boil and cook for an additional 5 -10 minutes stirring occasionally until berries begin to thicken and become more
    • Use a spoon to mash them a little.
    • Stir in the vanilla and cook for another 5 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and allow the jam to cool for about 20-30 minutes to thicken it even more.

    For the bars:

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
    • Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper
    • Place 1 cup of oats in a food processor (or blender) and pulse for 1 minute or until they look like flour.
    • Transfer the oat flour to a large mixing bowl, and add the remaining 1 cup of oatmeal and baking powder and mix well
    • Add the mashed bananas, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
    • Mix thoroughly to combine.
    • Transfer ½ of the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press the mixture into the corners and flatten with the back of a spoon.
    • Spoon the jam over the oat mixture and spread evenly with a spoon or spatula. Spread to within about ¼ inch of the oatmeal mixture so the edge of the the jam doesn't burn.
    • Spoon the remaining oatmeal mixture on top of the jam in big spoonfuls. Then spread the spoonfuls out lightly.
    • Bake for 30 minutes or until the top turns a light golden brown.
    • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.
    • Optional - use ¾ cup all-natural store bought jam if you want to skip making your own.

    Notes

    If you prefer a sweeter flavor, feel free to add about ¼ cup of sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.6mg

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    Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Jane

      February 07, 2023 at 11:18 pm

      I made these today. They came out sticky with the layers separating! Must have done something wrong! May try again. Had to throw them away as I was making them for a breakfast brunch with company!

      Reply
    2. Kare

      May 12, 2022 at 10:30 am

      These look yummy but I am allergic to Maple Syrup. What would you think I could replace the maple syrup with?

      Reply
      • Sherri

        May 12, 2022 at 10:35 am

        You can substitute the maple syrup with an equal amount honey or even brown sugar if you prefer.:) Enjoy!!

        Reply
    3. Miz Helen

      September 07, 2015 at 11:47 am

      4 stars
      We will love your Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Bars. Hope you are having a great Labor Day Weekend and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday this week.
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    4. swathi

      September 07, 2015 at 10:52 am

      Delicious and Healthy breakfast option, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop. pinning and tweeting.

      Reply
    5. Carlee

      September 05, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Yum! These look delicious! Just imagine the possibilities!

      Reply
    6. Jann Olson

      September 05, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      Oh, these look yummy! I love bar treats. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
      hugs,
      Jann

      Reply
    7. Stephanie

      September 04, 2015 at 7:07 pm

      These look so good!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!

      Reply
    8. Kim @The Baking ChocolaTess

      September 03, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      These look awesome and healthy! Double Win!

      Reply
    9. Shari

      September 03, 2015 at 9:18 pm

      These look delicious and I like how there is no refined sugar.Pinning these to make soon.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
    10. Anita

      September 03, 2015 at 9:04 am

      This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Creative Ways Link Party.

      Reply
    11. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      September 03, 2015 at 1:32 am

      The strawberry and banana is such a fabulous idea!! I love that quick jam!

      Reply
    12. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

      September 01, 2015 at 10:53 am

      I’m also a big snacker, and I have to eat every 2-3 hours or I get hangry. These bars are totally my jam! 😉

      Reply
    13. Mimi

      September 01, 2015 at 5:52 am

      5 stars
      These look scrumptious! Pinned and looking forward to baking them tomorrow! Mimi xxx

      Reply
    14. Quinn Caudill

      August 31, 2015 at 9:53 pm

      Great looking bars. I will be pinning them to my brownie, blondie and bars page.

      Reply
    15. Maria @ Pastels & Macarons

      August 31, 2015 at 4:01 pm

      How yummy and healthy are these! I need to make some as a snack for my boys. I’ve pinned this to my recipes board to make for my kids. What a great recipe. Coming over from Handmade Tuesdays 🙂

      Reply

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