Description
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Soft • Chewy • Healthy • Meal-Prep Friendly
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 22–25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9–12 bars
Ingredients
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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½ cup natural peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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2 large eggs
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Vegan option: 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 5 tbsp water)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1½ cups rolled oats (old-fashioned oats)
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon
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Pinch of salt
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Optional mix-ins:
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¼ cup dark chocolate chips
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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Instructions
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Preheat Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang. -
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. -
Add Dry Ingredients
Fold in oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt using a spatula.
Add chocolate chips or nuts if using. -
Fill the Pan
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top. -
Bake
Bake for 22–25 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and the center is set. -
Cool Completely
Let cool fully in the pan before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Notes
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Triple Berry: Fold in ¼ cup frozen mixed berries.
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Tropical: Add ¼ cup dried mango + 2 tbsp shredded coconut.
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Apple Spice: Replace banana with ½ cup applesauce + extra ½ tsp cinnamon; add chopped apple.
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Protein Boost: Add 1–2 scoops protein powder + 1–2 tbsp milk if needed.
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Trail Mix: Add ¼ cup of your favorite trail mix.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 cal Per bar
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 6 g