Description
These 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars are the ultimate solution for anyone seeking a quick, nutritious snack or breakfast. Combining ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter, these bars are not only easy to make but also customizable with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that’s perfect for on-the-go mornings, afternoon treats, or post-workout fuel. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will keep you coming back for more. Enjoy these wholesome bars fresh out of the oven or packed for later—either way, they’re sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups instant or quick cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until nearly smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the oats, salt, and baking powder; mix until all ingredients are blended.
- Fold in about 1/3 cup of chocolate chips and reserve the rest for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula, and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into servings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg