Soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome goodness!
These bars are the perfect blend of nutty peanut butter, ripe banana sweetness, and hearty oats. With no refined sugar or flour, they make an easy, energy-boosting snack or breakfast-on-the-go.
🍽️ Recipe Card
Yield: 9–12 bars
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
✅ Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy — your choice!)
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2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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(Optional Add-ins: ¼ cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Mash & Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
Add peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract. Stir until creamy and well combined.
3️⃣ Add the Dry Ingredients
Stir in oats and cinnamon until the mixture is evenly coated and sticky. If it’s too thick, add 1–2 tbsp warm water or milk.
4️⃣ Press & Bake
Spread the mixture evenly into your prepared pan, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
5️⃣ Cool & Slice
Let cool completely before cutting into bars. (They firm up as they cool.)
💡 Tips & Variations
Chocolate Drizzle: Melt a few chocolate chips and drizzle over cooled bars.
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Crunch Factor: Add chopped almonds or sunflower seeds for texture.
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No-Bake Version: Skip the oven — just chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours.
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Peanut-Free Swap: Use almond or sunflower butter instead.
🌟 Why You’ll Love These
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✅ Only a handful of pantry ingredients
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✅ No refined sugar or flour
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✅ Portable, freezer-friendly snack
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✅ Great for breakfast, school lunches, or post-workout bites
🧊 Storage
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Room Temperature: 2–3 days in an airtight container
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Fridge: Up to 1 week
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Freezer: Up to 3 months — thaw overnight or warm for 10 seconds in the microwave
🧮 Nutrition (Per Bar, Approx.)
Calories: 160 | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Carbs: 19g | Fiber: 3g
💬 Quick Note
These Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are as versatile as they are delicious — soft enough for breakfast, sweet enough for dessert, and healthy enough for everyday snacking!