Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Peanut butter banana bars cut sitting next to peanut butter.

5 from 8 votes

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Peanut butter banana oatmeal bars are soft, chewy breakfast bars with that nostalgic peanut butter banana flavor combination. These gluten-free bars are full of texture with chunky banana pieces and chocolate chips. They are perfect for breakfast or a snack, but honestly taste like dessert!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Rest time2

Total Time2 40

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 304kcal

Author: Callan Wenner

Equipment

8x8" pan
Parchment paper
Food processor or blender
Mixing bowls
hand mixer or whisk

Ingredients

2 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup mashed bananas 3 medium
⅔ cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy
⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
1 large egg room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cups milk any milk of choice
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips mini preferred

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line an 8x8” baking pan with parchment paper.
Pulverize 1 cup of the oats until finely ground. Transfer to a bowl and add the whole oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and whisk to combine.
2 ¾ cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add the bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash slightly with a fork, leaving chunks.
1 cup mashed bananas
Add the peanut butter and brown sugar and whisk to combine. Add the egg, vanilla, and whisk again, then add the milk and whisk until smooth.
⅔ cup peanut butter, ⅓ cup light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ¾ cups milk
Add the oat mixture and use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to mix until combined. Finally, mix in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips, saving the rest for the tops.
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Add the mixture to the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25 minutes, sprinkling on the remaining chocolate chips at the 20-minute mark.
Remove to a wire rack to cool for one hour. Refrigerate for one additional hour, then slice and serve.

Notes

If desired, melt 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and drizzle over the bars before slicing and serving.

Store the bars in a sealed container at room temperature for up to five days.

To freeze, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then foil, and place into a ziptop bag. Freeze for up to three months. Unwrap completely and thaw at room temperature.

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