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Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome and delicious treat perfect for breakfast or a nutritious snack. Made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, oats, and a touch of chocolate, they are naturally sweetened and easy to prepare. Baked to perfection, these bars are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, offering a great balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

  • Total Time: 2 hours including cooling and chilling
  • Yield: 16 bars

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (230g) mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy or crunchy peanut butter*
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsweetened applesauce*
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) almond milk (or any nondairy milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (50g) coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 and 1/2 cups (213g) old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats (not instant)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Add-ins

  • 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy free for vegan)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides to easily lift the baked bars out. Set aside.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mash the bananas thoroughly. Beat or whisk in peanut butter, coconut or brown sugar, applesauce, almond milk, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla bean paste, and oats in the order listed. The batter will be thick but still pourable.
  3. Bake the Bars: Pour or spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the center is set but still soft to touch.
  4. Cool the Bars: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 30-60 minutes. Then place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill, which makes the bars easier to cut.
  5. Slice and Serve: Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan. Cut into 16 bars. Optionally, drizzle melted peanut butter over the top for extra flavor.
  6. Store Properly: Cover leftover bars tightly and store them in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.

Notes

  • The peanut butter can be creamy or crunchy depending on preference.
  • Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan.
  • Applesauce helps keep the bars moist and reduces the need for additional oil.
  • Chilling is essential to get clean, neat cuts.
  • Bars can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 28 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/peanut-butter-banana-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-bars-recipe/