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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars A Healthy & Delicious Snack Recipe

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: 40-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make snack or dessert. Soft, chewy, and customizable with gluten-free and vegan options.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (230g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy or crunchy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) almond milk (or any nondairy milk)
  • 2 and 1/2 cups (213g) old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (not instant)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy-free for vegan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
  3. Add peanut butter, sugar, applesauce, almond milk, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the center is set. The bars may look soft in the center.
  7. Let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours to firm up before slicing.
  8. Slice into bars and enjoy! Optionally, drizzle with melted peanut butter for added flavor.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats.
  • For a vegan version, use dairy-free chocolate chips and any plant-based milk.
  • If the bars are too soft, refrigerating them helps set them better for slicing.
  • You can customize the add-ins with nuts, dried fruits, or seeds to your liking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
  • Category: Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 75mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars, healthy snack bars, oatmeal dessert, gluten-free bars, vegan bars, banana bars, chocolate chip bars

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