Description
4-Ingredient Banana Oat Bars are the perfect blend of health and indulgence, making them an ideal treat for any time of day. With just four simple ingredients—ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, and semi-sweet chocolate chips—these bars are super easy to whip up and require minimal prep time. Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened without added sugar or flour, they serve as a nutritious breakfast on-the-go, a delightful afternoon snack, or a light dessert. Plus, they can be easily customized with nuts or dried fruits to suit your taste. Enjoy these guilt-free bars that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the creamy peanut butter until fully combined.
- Add the rolled oats and chocolate chips, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan using a rubber spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into 12 bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg