Description
Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are the perfect blend of nutrition and taste, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or a post-workout pick-me-up. With only six wholesome ingredients, these bars are easy to prepare, taking just 8 minutes of your time. The rich flavors of ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter combine beautifully with hearty oats, providing a satisfying texture and lasting energy without the sugar crash. These bars are not only customizable with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts but also store well, making them a fantastic option for meal prep. Enjoy them fresh or on-the-go; they’re bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil (melted)
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 scoops collagen protein (or protein powder)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add rolled oats, collagen protein, chocolate chips (if using), walnuts (optional), and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until set.
- Let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before lifting out with parchment paper and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack. Slice into 12 bars.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg