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Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Irresistible Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars for Healthy Snacking

These Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a healthy snack option featuring overripe bananas and creamy peanut butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3 medium ripe bananas use overripe bananas with brown spots for optimal moisture and sweetness
  • 0.5 cup creamy unsweetened peanut butter acts as the binding agent, almond or sunflower seed butter works as alternatives
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup adds sweetness and moisture, can be substituted with brown sugar
  • 2 cups rolled oats certified gluten-free for a gluten-free version
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips optional for a fudgy texture
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract can be omitted if not available
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt essential for flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional for added flavor

Equipment

  • 8" x 8" baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash about three overripe bananas until creamy.
  3. Mix in ½ cup of peanut butter, ¼ cup of maple syrup, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats, ½ tsp of sea salt, and 1 tsp of cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.
  6. Optionally fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips.
  7. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and press down firmly.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  9. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper and cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze individually for up to 3 months.

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