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!
Servings: 12
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment
- 8x8" pan
- 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
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.
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg
