4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a quick energy boost throughout the day, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a scrumptious treat. The creamy richness of natural peanut butter harmonizes beautifully with sweet, ripe bananas, while oats add a wholesome touch. This easy-to-make recipe is adaptable, allowing you to customize it with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Bake a batch today and enjoy these nutritious bars that are sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 1/4 cups instant or quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Add the oats, baking powder, salt (optional), and any desired mix-ins like chocolate chips; fold gently to combine without overmixing.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg