Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these peanut butter banana oat bars are an easy and wholesome snack or breakfast option made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and oats. They're gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Fold in rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully mixed.
- Optionally, stir in mini chocolate chips for added sweetness.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the top is set and edges are golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
Add chopped nuts or seeds for a chunkier texture.
A pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice can enhance the flavor.
Mix in raisins, dates, or cranberries for a fruity variation.
For a raw version, skip baking and chill in the fridge, though texture will be softer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
