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4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars


  • Author: ruth-martha
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Quick and delicious 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and chocolate chips.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (add more if desired)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until creamy.
  3. Mix the peanut butter into the mashed banana until completely incorporated.
  4. Add the oats and chocolate chips until everything is combined.
  5. Transfer the banana-oat mixture to the prepared pan and smooth it into an even layer.
  6. Bake the banana bars for 20-25 minutes, until set and golden brown. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing them.

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas for sweetness and ensure to not overbake the bars.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: banana, oat bars, healthy snacks, quick recipes, baking