Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, satisfying snack that the entire family will love! They come together with just a few simple ingredients and they’re dairy and gluten-free!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy; see notes
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or your favorite oil
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup sub with honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats quick oats may be subbed but they will have less texture
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips or your favorite
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13″ baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the peanut butter in a large microwave bowl and heat for 20 – 30 seconds until melted. If the coconut oil is in solid state, heat it with the peanut butter. If not, add it with the banana in the next step.1 cup peanut butter,1/4 cup coconut oil
- Add the banana, maple syrup, egg and baking powder to the bowl and whisk until incorporated. Stir in the oats until they’re coated evenly with the banana mixture, then stir in the chocolate chips.2 large ripe bananas,1/3 cup maple syrup,1 large egg,1 teaspoon baking powder,3 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats,1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown and set.
- Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars. Enjoy!
