3 large ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)

½ cup (120g) creamy almond butter

2 cups (200g) rolled oats

1 cup (170g) chocolate chips

Optional Additions:

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

¼ tsp sea salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

2/3 cup (100g) chopped walnuts or pecans

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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth, yielding about 1 ½ cups of mashed bananas.
Mix the Ingredients: Add the almond butter and rolled oats to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined. If using optional additions like vanilla extract, cinnamon, sea salt, or nuts, mix them in now. Fold in the chocolate chips last.
Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares or rectangles. Enjoy!

Nut-Free: Substitute almond butter with sunflower seed butter, and skip nuts for a nut-free version.

Vegan Version: The recipe is already vegan if you choose dairy-free chocolate chips.

Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder for an extra protein boost.