There are days when you just need something sweet, filling, and wholesome — but without the guilt of diving into processed snack bars or sugary pastries. That’s where these Baked Apple Banana Oatmeal Bars with Nuts and Dried Fruit come in. They’re the ultimate balance of hearty oats, naturally sweet fruit, crunchy nuts, and chewy dried fruit. Perfect for breakfast, a lunchbox snack, or that mid-afternoon slump, these bars pack nutrition and flavor into every bite.Think of them as baked oatmeal in a portable form — soft, chewy, a little crunchy on the edges, and loaded with the comforting flavors of apples, bananas, cinnamon, and nutty goodness. The best part? They’re so easy to make, customizable to whatever you have in your pantry, and healthy enough that you’ll never feel guilty going back for seconds.
Full Recipe
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and grated
2 cups (200 g) rolled oats
1/2 cup (120 ml) milk or plant-based milk
1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup (60 g) unsweetened applesauce (optional for extra moisture)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (50 g) chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans work well)
1/3 cup (50 g) dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
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Cooking Directions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Add grated apples, honey (or maple syrup), milk, applesauce, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
In another bowl, whisk oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt.
Combine the dry and wet mixtures, stirring until evenly mixed.
Fold in chopped nuts and dried fruit.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown on top and set in the middle.
Let cool completely before slicing into bars for clean edges.
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