Description
Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are a delightful and nutritious treat that combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the creamy richness of peanut butter. With just six simple ingredients, these bars are not only quick to prepare but also packed with energy, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, post-workout snacks, or a healthy afternoon pick-me-up. Each bite offers a satisfying balance of protein and fiber, helping to keep you full and focused throughout your day. Best of all, they can be customized with your favorite mix-ins, providing endless flavor possibilities.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Line an 8×8" baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork.
- Mix in the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil until well combined.
- Stir in old-fashioned rolled oats and optional chocolate chips or dried fruit until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing into twelve bars.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg