5 from 18 votes
Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
These bars blend mashed banana, peanut butter, and oat flour with warm spices and chocolate chips to create a tender, moist treat with a slightly dense texture. The banana adds natural sweetness and moisture, while the peanut butter lends richness and a subtle nuttiness. Baking until the edges are golden sets the bars nicely, and the chocolate chips provide melty pockets of flavor. They store well refrigerated and are portioned into sixteen squares, making them convenient for snacks or dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
116 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup banana see notes, mashed
- 2 large egg
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup oat flour (certified gluten-free, if needed)
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Use a fork to mash the ripe banana on a plate, then measure out ⅔ cup for this recipe. (You'll get this amount from 1 very large banana or 2 small ones.)
- Transfer the mashed banana to a large mixing bowl, then add in the eggs, peanut butter, olive oil, oat flour, coconut sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well, until the batter looks relatively smooth. There may still be a few lumps from the mashed banana.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few to sprinkle on top. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top, then bake for 30 minutes at 350ºF.
- When the center looks firm and the edges look golden, remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool for 1 hour. Then slice into 16 squares and enjoy. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
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Notes
- If you have more banana (up to 1 cup mashed), increase flour to 3/4 cup and peanut butter to 1/2 cup to keep texture firm.
- Bars can be stored in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Baking until the center is set and edges are golden ensures proper doneness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
116kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
121mg
(5%)
Potassium
111mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 116
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 116kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 121mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.