Description
Whip up a batch of these scrumptious 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars for a delightful treat that suits any occasion. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these bars are incredibly easy to make and packed with wholesome ingredients. With just four key components—ripe bananas, peanut butter, oats, and vanilla extract—you can create a nutritious snack that kids and adults will love. The combination of flavors is so satisfying, you won’t believe how simple it is to make! Plus, they’re versatile enough to customize with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have delicious bars ready to enjoy!
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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork or potato masher until almost smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the oats, salt, and baking powder until well incorporated. Fold in half of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula. Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg