Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of 4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars, a perfect blend of health and taste. These easy-to-make bars require only four simple ingredients: ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Naturally sweetened and free from refined sugars, they’re an ideal snack for any time of day—whether it’s a quick breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a delightful dessert. Soft and chewy, these bars are kid-friendly and can be customized easily with your favorite mix-ins. Whip them up in just minutes for a guilt-free treat that satisfies!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats and chocolate chips; mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 53mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg