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Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and healthy snack option packed with nutrients and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Old-fashioned for best texture
  • 2 medium Bananas Ripe for maximum sweetness
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Natural peanut butter recommended
  • 1/4 cup Oil Any neutral oil like coconut or canola
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can substitute with honey
  • 1 large Egg Essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps bars rise
For the Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional, dark chocolate recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Melt peanut butter (and coconut oil, if using) in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds.
  3. Mix melted peanut butter with mashed bananas, maple syrup, egg, and baking powder until smooth.
  4. Stir in rolled oats until evenly coated with the mixture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, smoothing the top.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until edges are golden brown and center is set.
  8. Cool for 10-15 minutes, then slice into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

These bars are customizable; feel free to add your favorite nuts or seeds for extra crunch.

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