Description
Delicious and easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars made with ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips. These bars are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert option, combining natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients into a moist, chewy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup instant or quick cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until almost smooth. Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract, then mix well to combine.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the oats, salt, and baking powder until everything is evenly mixed.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in one-third of the chocolate chips, reserving the remainder for topping.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then cut into 6 to 8 pieces and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and texture.
- For a nuttier flavor, use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with raisins or chopped nuts if preferred.
- To make the bars gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
