Banana Snack Bars
Wholesome, chewy, and packed with natural sweetness, these Banana Snack Bars are the perfect treat for on-the-go mornings, post-workout fuel, or a midday pick-me-up. Made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and rolled oats, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and spiced with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon for an irresistible flavor combination. With an optional mix-in of chocolate chips or crunchy nuts, they’re as customizable as they are delicious. This easy, one-bowl recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under half an hour. Whether you’re meal-prepping snacks for the week or looking for a healthy dessert option, these banana oat bars are a surefire hit for the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.25 cups honey
- 0.5 cups peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated. If using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.9 g | 141% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1110 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 333.8 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.6 g | 149% | |
| Total Sugars | 154.1 g | ||
| Protein | 68.0 g | 136% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.2 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 3041 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
