Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (180g) old fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 large (110g) ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup (240ml) almond milk
  • 1 tsp (5g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) salt
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (85g) dark chocolate chunks
  • 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until they reach a smooth, liquid-like consistency.
  3. Stir in the almond milk and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the oats are fully submerged and the batter is thick and cohesive.
  5. Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks and chopped walnuts using a spatula.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 22–25 minutes until the edges pull away slightly from the sides of the pan and the top is set but springy.
  8. Let the bars cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into 6 portions.