Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until well combined.
- Add the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, stirring until evenly mixed.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit.
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and spread the batter evenly.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until edges are golden and the center is set.
- Cool for 15–20 minutes, then lift out and slice into bars or squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg