Description
These 7-Ingredient Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. They are easy to make, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and pure maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Ripe Bananas:
- 3 ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
Peanut Butter Mixture:
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional*)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line an 8” x 8” baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Add dry ingredients: Combine oats, sea salt, and cinnamon in the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir until a thick dough forms. Add chocolate chips if desired.
- Spread mixture: Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, ensuring an even layer. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Cool and serve: Let the bars cool to room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can customize these bars by adding nuts, dried fruits, or seeds to the mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast/Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars, Healthy Breakfast Bars, Gluten-Free Snack Recipe
