Description
Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are a quick and nutritious snack ideal for busy days. With just six simple ingredients, these bars offer an excellent source of fiber and protein, making them perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a satisfying afternoon treat. The delightful blend of bananas and creamy peanut butter creates a delicious flavor that both kids and adults will love. Plus, they are easily customizable—swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruits to suit your taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (or avocado oil)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line an 8×8" baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add old-fashioned rolled oats, protein powder (if using), chocolate chips or dried fruit, walnuts (if desired), and salt to the banana mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Optionally sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until set; let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg