Irresistible 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars
Delicious and simple 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars that are soft, chewy, and full of wholesome flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 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 (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until almost smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Fold in the oats, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Gently fold in 1/3 cup of chocolate chips.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and slice into 6-8 pieces.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for 1 week, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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