Description
4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars are a quick and nutritious treat that everyone will love. With only four simple ingredients—ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and semi-sweet chocolate chips—these bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a light dessert. They come together in just 30 minutes and are naturally sweetened without any added sugars or flour. Whether you’re heading out the door or seeking a delicious after-school snack, these wholesome oat bars satisfy your cravings while keeping your health goals in check. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite add-ins, this recipe is a must-try for any busy lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the creamy peanut butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats and semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set and lightly golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into 12 pieces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg