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stack of three Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars on a white plate on a wood countertop. You can see the metal pan of bars in the background.
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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are a healthy and hearty breakfast or snack. I love to make these for breakfast meal prep!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 243kcal
Author: Becca Ludlum

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • ¼ cup real maple syrup
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup oats
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8x8 pan with olive oil or cooking spray.
  • To a large bowl, add mashed banana, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well. 2 large ripe bananas ¼ cup real maple syrup 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Add in the oats, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until everything is incorporated. 1 cup oats ½ cup oat flour 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp cinnamon pinch of salt
  • Slowly add in the chocolate chips and (optional) shredded coconut. The batter will be very thick - that’s ok. ¼ cup mini chocolate chips ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • Move batter into the cooking pan and flatten the top as much as possible. This will help you cut the bars a little easier and keep them from being too crumbly. Cook for 18-20 minutes. A butter knife or toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean, and the edges of the bars should be golden brown.
  • Cool completely and then slice and enjoy!

Notes

I swear this recipe comes together better in a stand mixer. I hate to admit it, but it's less crumbly and a bit more chewy when you use the mixer. 
They're still delicious, and more cake-like when you mix these by hand with a spoon. If you feel like the batter is super dry, just add a little bit of water to the mix. 

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg