Description
These wholesome Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. Packed with natural sweetness from bananas and protein from peanut butter, they’re both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- For the Bars:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Topping (Optional):
- 2 tbsp peanut butter, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- 3. Stir in the rolled oats until everything is well combined and the oats are fully coated.
- 4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly and evenly with a spatula or your hands.
- 5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing. If adding the optional topping, drizzle with melted peanut butter and honey, then sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- 7. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute the honey with maple syrup. You can also add chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra flavor. These bars are naturally gluten-free if you use certified gluten-free oats.