Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
With just 5 ingredients and a texture and flavor that's similar to a soft peanut butter cookie, these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious (and yummy!) make-ahead breakfast or snack.
Servings: 12
Calories: 176kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups mashed very ripe bananas (from about 3 medium bananas)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (or blueberries or dried fruit, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degree F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. (I allow 2 inches to hang over the edges on either side so the bars are easy to lift out and slice.)
- Add the ingredients to a medium bowl. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
- Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing evenly.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges. Let cool fully in the pan, then lift out onto a cutting board and slice with a serrated knife. (You can stir the chocolate chips into the batter, sprinkle on top, or melt after baking the bars and drizzle the chocolate on top.)
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Enjoy cold or warmed slightly.
- Leave out the chocolate chips and add dried fruit instead if you prefer.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Use sunflower seed butter to make this recipe nut-free.
- Add 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup to make this sweeter if your family prefers.
- Use roasted sweet potato or thick applesauce to make this recipe without banana.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg