Description
Delicious and wholesome bars made with peanut butter and ripe bananas, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs or 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water (for a vegan option)
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk 2 eggs (or flaxseed meal mixture) with 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, folding in 2 cups of rolled oats.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish and smooth it out.
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For extra texture, consider adding dark chocolate chips or nuts. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week or in the freezer for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: oatmeal bars, peanut butter, banana dessert, healthy snacks