Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Packed with wholesome ingredients, these Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are the ultimate guilt-free snack or grab-and-go breakfast! Made with naturally sweet ripe bananas, creamy unsweetened peanut butter, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, these bars strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Rolled oats provide hearty texture and fiber, while optional add-ins like chia seeds, dark chocolate chips, or nuts take the flavor and texture to the next level. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this one-bowl recipe is baked to golden perfection in under 25 minutes. Perfect for meal prepping, these soft and chewy bars are gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and packed with protein and energy to fuel your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup Creamy peanut butter (unsweetened, natural)
- 1/4 cup Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/4 cup Dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds or ground flaxseed (if using).
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until fully incorporated.
If desired, gently stir in the dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 evenly sized squares or rectangles.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.6 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.8 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 622 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 306.2 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.9 g | 160% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.7 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 344 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 3070 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.
