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Peanut Butter Banana Bars

Irresistibly Chewy Peanut Butter Banana Bars Under 30 Minutes

Delightful Peanut Butter Banana Bars made with just 4 ingredients for a nutritious and versatile snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3 pieces ripe bananas Use very ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter Can be substituted with almond butter.
  • 1 1/4 cups instant or quick oats Avoid steel-cut oats for best results.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Feel free to mix in nuts or dried fruits.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor; can be omitted.
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Helps bars rise while baking.
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt Adjust based on personal taste preferences.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 loaf pan with oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add 1/4 cup of smooth peanut butter and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, then stir until combined.
  4. Fold in 1 1/4 cups of instant oats, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, reserving some for topping if desired.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top if using.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the bars to cool for 10-15 minutes before slicing into 8 bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. They can also be individually wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months.

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