Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Soft and chewy oatmeal bars made with bananas, peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup 230g mashed bananas (about 3 medium or 2 large ripe bananas)
- 1/2 cup 125g creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup 50g coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup 60g unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup 120ml almond milk or any nondairy milk
- 2 1/2 cups 213g old-fashioned whole oats or quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup 180g semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, coconut sugar, applesauce, almond milk, oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips.
- Stir or beat until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. The batter will be thick but still spreadable.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake the Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars for 25–28 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly soft.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for 30–60 minutes.
- Transfer the pan to the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter if desired before serving.
Notes
- Almond milk can be replaced with oat milk, soy milk, or dairy milk.
- Coconut sugar can be substituted with light brown sugar.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips for a completely vegan version.
- Store chilled for the best texture.
- These bars make an excellent post-workout snack.