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Stack of banana peanut butter oatmeal bars
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Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, satisfying snack that the entire family will love! They come together with just a few simple ingredients and they're dairy and gluten-free!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Additional Time0 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20 bars
Calories: 221kcal
Author: Marcie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy; see notes
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil or your favorite oil
  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup sub with honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats quick oats may be subbed but they will have less texture
  • 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips or your favorite

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13" baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the peanut butter in a large microwave bowl and heat for 20 - 30 seconds until melted. If the coconut oil is in solid state, heat it with the peanut butter. If not, add it with the banana in the next step.
    1 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • Add the banana, maple syrup, egg and baking powder to the bowl and whisk until incorporated. Stir in the oats until they're coated evenly with the banana mixture, then stir in the chocolate chips.
    2 large ripe bananas, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 3 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown and set.
  • Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars. Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Pro tip: Use natural peanut butter that doesn't contain added sugar or salt, as this will allow you to control the amount of sugar and sodium. Creamy or crunchy peanut butter may be used.
  • Make sure you use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas are, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be, and the easier they will mash.
  • Baking time may vary depending on your oven. Check for doneness after 20 minutes and go from there.
  • Store bars in an air tight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 49mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g