Description
Peanut Butter Banana Bars are a delicious and nutritious summer snack that combines creamy peanut butter and ripe bananas into a chewy treat. Perfect for picnics, beach outings, or a quick energy boost, these bars are easy to make in under 30 minutes. Packed with wholesome ingredients, they satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium ripe bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, combine rolled oats and baking powder. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating chocolate chips or nuts. Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week.