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Banana Oatmeal Bars

Delicious Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate Chips

These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are a delightful blend of flavors, ideal for breakfast or a snack. Perfectly sweet, chewy, and packed with chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 230g)
  • 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (about 125g)
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar (about 50g)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (about 60g)
  • 1/2 cup almond milk (about 120ml)
  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (about 213g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (about 180g)

Equipment

  • 9 Inch Square Baking Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas. Beat or whisk in the remaining ingredients in the order listed until combined.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes until the center is set.
  4. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
  5. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour until chilled before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For a tropical twist, you can substitute almond milk with coconut milk or experiment with different sweeteners. Ensure bananas are ripe for better sweetness and texture.

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