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Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars

Irresistible Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars for Quick Energy

These Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars are a delicious and healthy snack that combines creamy peanut butter and wholesome oats for quick energy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Snacks
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Substitute with quick oats for a softer bar.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for lift during baking.
  • a pinch Salt Enhances all flavors.
  • 2 Mashed Ripe Bananas About two medium bananas are ideal.
  • 0.5 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy can be used for extra texture.
  • 0.25 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Maple syrup is great for a vegan option.
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Oil Can be swapped with melted butter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract A must-have for deliciousness!

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, mash ripe bananas and add peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract; stir until creamy.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press firmly to spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden brown.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into 12 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts. Store in an airtight container for best freshness.

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