Peanut Butter Banana Bars Healthy
Looking for a wholesome snack or breakfast treat that’s as nutritious as it is delicious? These *Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bars* are the perfect solution! Made with just a handful of simple, feel-good ingredients like ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and rolled oats, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup and spiced with a touch of cinnamon. Customize them with optional add-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor. Quick to prep and baked to perfection in just 20 minutes, these soft and chewy bars are gluten-free, easily made vegan, and ideal for on-the-go snacking or a post-workout energy boost. Plus, they store beautifully, making them a convenient make-ahead option for busy weeks. Enjoy a healthy treat the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Ripe bananas
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 cup Chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts, almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
Add the natural peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until fully combined.
Stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed, forming a thick batter.
If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly, pressing down gently with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 bars or squares.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.7 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.0 g | 230% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1598 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.6 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.2 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 140.8 g | ||
| Protein | 101.1 g | 202% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 370 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 3782 mg | 80% | |
*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.
