Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
These Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are quick and easy to make, adaptable in many ways, and a healthier snack option.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Glass Mixing Bowl
- 9-inch Square Baking Pan
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup almond milk (or any nondairy milk)
- 2.5 cups old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (not instant)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy free for vegan)
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl or in the bowl of your stand mixer, mash the bananas. Whisk in the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan at room temperature for 30-60 minutes before chilling in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Remove bars from the pan and cut into bars. Optionally, drizzle melted peanut butter over each.
- Cover leftover bars tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
Notes
Freezing Instructions: Freeze squares in single layers between sheets of parchment paper for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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