Description
These Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat that combines the flavors of peanut butter, banana, and chocolate in a chewy oatmeal bar. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Bars:
- 1 cup (230g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup (125g) creamy or crunchy peanut butter*
- 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce*
- 1/2 cup (120ml) almond milk (or any nondairy milk)
- 2 and 1/2 cups (213g) old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (not instant)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy free for vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. Set aside.
- Mix the ingredients: Mash bananas in a large bowl. Mix in peanut butter, sugar, applesauce, almond milk, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Bake the bars: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool and chill: Cool in the pan at room temperature, then refrigerate for 1 hour until chilled.
- Cut and serve: Remove the chilled bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars and optionally drizzle with melted peanut butter.
- Storage: Store leftover bars in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
- For a more indulgent treat, you can add a handful of chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter.
- Feel free to customize these bars by using different nut butters or adding extra mix-ins like shredded coconut or chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Banana, Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal, Bars, Snack, Vegan
