Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars: The Best Healthy Snack Idea
A delicious and healthy snack option packed with nutrients. Perfect for breakfast or as a post-workout treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and salt to the bananas and mix well.
- Stir in the rolled oats and cinnamon until fully combined.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be customized with nuts or dried fruit.
- For added protein, consider adding a scoop of protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg