Description
Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars are a wholesome and delightful snack that combines creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and hearty oats into a chewy, satisfying treat. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon energy boost, these bars are not only delicious but also versatile and easy to make. Whether you enjoy them plain or with fun add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, these bars will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Mix in peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Fold into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If desired, fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg