Name: Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 20 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter; 2 ripe bananas mashed; 0.333 cup maple syrup; 1 egg; 1 tsp baking powder; 3.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats; 0.5 cup mini dark chocolate chips; 0.25 cup coconut oil

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Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

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Ingredients

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Banana Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

1 cup peanut butter creamy or crunchy

2 ripe bananas mashedabout 1 cup

⅓ cup maple syrup sub with honey

1 egg

1 tsp baking powder

3 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats quick oats may be subbed but they will have less texture

½ cup mini dark chocolate chips or your favorite

¼ cup coconut oilor your favorite oil

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9×13" baking dish with cooking spray.

Place the peanut butter in a large microwave bowl and heat for 20 – 30 seconds until melted. If the coconut oil is in solid state, heat it with the peanut butter. If not, add it with the banana in the next step.

Add the banana, maple syrup, egg and baking powder to the bowl and whisk until incorporated. Stir in the oats until they're coated evenly with the banana mixture, then stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown and set.

Cool on a wire rack and cut into bars. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Choose the Right Banana Ripeness 🍌
Use bananas with brown spots and soft texture for maximum sweetness and moisture; overly green bananas will make dense, less flavorful bars.
Toast Your Oats First ✨
Lightly toast the rolled oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent the bars from becoming gummy.
Melt Coconut Oil Properly 🥥
Use virgin coconut oil and melt it gently over low heat or at room temperature to preserve its delicate flavor rather than using refined oil or overheating.
Don't Overmix the Batter 🥄
Fold ingredients together gently until just combined after adding the peanut butter mixture to avoid developing gluten in the oats and keep bars tender and moist.
Cool Completely Before Cutting 🧊
Allow bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours before cutting into clean, uniform portions with a sharp knife dipped in hot water.