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The Best Gooey Chunky Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

This isn't just another baked oatmeal recipe... these Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are thick, CHUNKY, gooey, sweet with banana and rich with salty peanut flavor! On their own, they're macro-balanced but you can up the protein by topping with some Greek yogurt (add a few banana slices + drizzle honey of honey for a real treat! A dreamy breakfast, dessert or afternoon snack!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 278 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 3 large bananas (400) the riper, the better!
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (120g)
  • 3 cups rolled oats (240g)
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (62) can omit if desired
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract - optional
  • 2 Tbsp chocolate chips (30g)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8x8-inch dish with parchment paper.
  2. Add bananas to a bowl and mash well with a fork. Then stir in peanut butter, protein powder and vanilla. Finally stir in the oats. If adding chocolate chips, fold in half.
  3. Transfer oat mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining chocolate chips.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until set.
  5. Then remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing. Adding it to the refrigerator overnight will firm it up and make it easier to slice; the flavors will also come together more too.
  6. Enjoy warmed or chilled. I love eating these bars chilled with some greek yogurt and honey drizzled over top!

Notes

  • To make gluten-free: use make sure your oats are certified gluten-free! 
  • To make dairy-free: use a vegan protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar (93g) Calories 278kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Fiber 4.7g (19%) Sugar 9.7g (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 278

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar (93g)
Calories 278kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Fiber 4.7g 19%
Sugar 9.7g 19%

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