Name: Banana Bread Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 9 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas; 2 eggs; 0.25 cup pure maple syrup or honey; 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt; 0.333 cup creamy all natural peanut butter; 1 cup rolled oats; 0.5 cup oat flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 0.667 cup dark chocolate chips

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Banana Bread Bars

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Instructions

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 inch square pan with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, eggs, maple syrup, yogurt, and peanut butter. Stir to combine.

Then, add in the oats, oat flour, and baking soda. Stir to combine.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Spread the batter into the lined pan.

Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with only moist crumbs.

Finally, fully cool before slicing and serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Banana Ripeness is Critical 🍌
Use bananas with brown spots and soft texture for maximum sweetness and moisture; overripe bananas prevent the need for excess added sweeteners and create that signature melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Greek Yogurt Substitutes Butter 🥛
The Greek yogurt adds moisture and protein while keeping bars lighter than traditional recipes; ensure it's at room temperature for even mixing and optimal texture in the final product.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥣
Stir just until ingredients are combined to keep bars tender and fluffy; overmixing develops gluten in the oat flour, resulting in dense, tough bars instead of soft, gooey ones.
Toast Oats for Deeper Flavor 🌾
Lightly toast rolled oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to enhance nutty flavor and prevent a raw, pasty taste that can occur with untoasted oats.
Strategic Chocolate Chip Placement 🍫
Reserve half the chocolate chips to sprinkle on top before baking so they melt slightly and create a decadent outer layer; fold the remaining chips into the batter for distributed richness.