Description
4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars are a deliciously simple treat that balances health and indulgence. With just four key ingredients, these bars are quick to prepare and offer a perfect combination of ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are not only nutritious but also versatile enough to please everyone in the family. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips, making them a crowd-pleasing addition to any occasion. Enjoy them warm out of the oven or chilled from the fridge for a wholesome bite that satisfies your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups instant or quick cooking oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until almost smooth.
- Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the instant oats until fully incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently, reserving some for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into 6-8 pieces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 57mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg