Description
Discover the delightful simplicity of our 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars. This incredibly easy recipe blends ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats into a tasty treat that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert. In just 30 minutes, you can create these chewy bars that are not only satisfying but also customizable—add your favorite nuts or chocolate chips to make them uniquely yours! With natural ingredients and no fuss, these bars are a healthy choice that everyone in the family will love. Enjoy them fresh or pack them for on-the-go snacking!
Ingredients
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- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups instant or quick cooking oats
- Optional: chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until almost smooth.
- Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the oats until thoroughly mixed. Optionally fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg