PB Banana Oat Bars
PB Banana Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup protein powder, chocolate flavored
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, or chunks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well with a spatula or spoon until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
To the wet ingredients, add the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until all the dry ingredients are just incorporated and no dry spots remain. Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared 8-inch square pan. Spread it evenly using the back of a spoon or a spatula, pressing down lightly to create a compact layer. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for them to set properly. Once completely cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of bars out of the pan. Slice into desired bar sizes.
⏱️ 60 min
- 7
Store the PB Banana Oat Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are perfect for an easy grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or a little sweet treat.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
PB Banana Oat Bars
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup protein powder, chocolate flavored
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, or chunks
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well with a spatula or spoon until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
To the wet ingredients, add the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until all the dry ingredients are just incorporated and no dry spots remain. Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared 8-inch square pan. Spread it evenly using the back of a spoon or a spatula, pressing down lightly to create a compact layer. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top for garnish.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out mostly clean.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This is crucial for them to set properly. Once completely cool, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab of bars out of the pan. Slice into desired bar sizes.
⏱️ 60 min - 7
Store the PB Banana Oat Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They are perfect for an easy grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or a little sweet treat.