
Mashed ripe bananas, eggs, maple syrup, and coconut oil come together in one bowl to create a naturally sweet, tender batter that bakes up golden and fragrant with cinnamon. The combination of almond flour and a small amount of coconut flour gives these bars a satisfying, slightly dense crumb — nothing cakey or crumbly, just that perfect fudgy-meets-hearty texture you want in a handheld snack. Grain-free baking can feel tricky, but this recipe keeps things straightforward: mix the wet ingredients, whisk the dry, combine, and bake. No specialty equipment, no complicated techniques, and no grains or refined sugar in sight. Optional chopped walnuts fold right into the batter for a little crunch and extra richness if you're into it. The parchment overhang trick makes lifting and slicing the bars effortless, and since the recipe yields 12 bars, you'll have plenty to stash for the week. They're the kind of thing that disappears fast from the counter, so you may want to hide a few for yourself.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth with only small lumps remaining. Whisk in the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
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