Description
These 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars are a quick, wholesome snack or breakfast option made with ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, oats, and a touch of vanilla. Topped with melty chocolate chips, they are easy to prepare and perfect for a healthy treat on the go.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup instant or quick cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until almost smooth to create a creamy base.
- Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: Stir in the smooth natural peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined with the mashed bananas.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the instant oats, salt, and baking powder to the banana mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips, reserving the remaining chocolate chips for the topping.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool before cutting into 6 to 8 pieces and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute natural peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor.
- Choose gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- For a vegan option, ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
