Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, naturally sweetened snack or breakfast option packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. Made with wholesome oats, ripe bananas, and creamy peanut butter, these bars are quick and easy to prepare. Customize them with your favorite add-ins, like chocolate chips or dried fruit, and enjoy a satisfying treat that’s perfect for on-the-go meals or post-workout snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mash the bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Combine wet ingredients: Stir in the peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and milk into the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Add the rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt to the banana mixture. Stir everything together until the oats are evenly coated with the wet ingredients.
- Add mix-ins: If you’re using chocolate chips or chopped nuts, fold them into the batter now.
- Bake the bars: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice them into squares or rectangles.
- Serve and enjoy: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week.
Notes
- For a nut-free option, use sunflower seed butter (sunbutter) or almond butter.
- You can replace the honey with maple syrup for a vegan version.
- These bars are great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge or freezer for later use.
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