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Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars

You'd never guess such a simple recipe could turn out so tasty! These banana peanut butter oatmeal bars are chewy, fudgy and the perfect sweetness. Plus, they are vegan and flourless!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 9 Bars
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas 1 ½ cups mashed
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract optional
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional*

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 8” x 8” baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Stir in the creamy peanut butter, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Transfer the oats, sea salt, and cinnamon (dry ingredients) to the large bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until a thick dough forms. If adding, stir in the chocolate chips until they are well-incorporated throughout the dough.
  4. Spread the banana peanut butter oat mixture into the prepared baking pan and use a rubber spatula to spread it into an even layer. If you’d like, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top of the batter.
  5. Place the baking dish on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the healthy banana oatmeal bars are golden brown around the edges and feel firm when gently poked.
  6. Allow the bars to cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Store Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze these peanut butter oatmeal bars in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • Store Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars in an airtight container or a zip lock bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze these peanut butter oatmeal bars in a freezer bag for up to 3 months.
  • *Use sugar-free chocolate chips to reduce the amount of sugar, or reduce the amount of chocolate chips. You can also omit them altogether and the bars are still tasty, just less sweet.
  • Cut the bars into 12 squares to reduce the calorie count.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Bar (of 9) Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 25g (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Bar (of 9)
Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 25g 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.