Description
Chewy, naturally sweet Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars made with wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas, oats, and peanut butter. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or a healthy dessert.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
- Mix in the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until fully incorporated.
- If using, fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
Swap peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
Add chia seeds, flaxseeds, or chopped nuts for extra nutrition and crunch.
Drizzle melted dark chocolate on top after baking for a more indulgent version.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to a week. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
