If you’re looking for a quick, healthy, and naturally sweet snack, these 4-Ingredient Banana Bars are a must-try! Made with ripe bananas, oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips, these bars are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor—perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a sweet treat.
The best part? They take just 5 minutes to prep and are naturally gluten-free and refined sugar-free!
Ingredients (Makes 8 Bars)
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)
- ¼ cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (or raisins, nuts, or coconut flakes)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for extra sweetness)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking dish (8×8-inch) with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix the Ingredients
2️⃣ In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3️⃣ Stir in the oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips until fully combined. (Add any optional ingredients at this stage!)
Step 3: Shape & Bake
4️⃣ Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5️⃣ Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly golden.
Step 4: Cool & Serve
6️⃣ Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice into bars.
????️ Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container for up to 5 days!
Nutrition Facts (Per Bar, Approximate)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 6g
(Values may vary based on ingredients used.)
Tips & Tricks for the Best Banana Bars
✅ Use overripe bananas – The riper, the sweeter and softer the bars will be!
✅ Make it nut-free – Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.
✅ Add crunch – Mix in chopped nuts, coconut, or granola.
✅ Make it extra chocolatey – Drizzle melted chocolate on top after baking!
✅ Freeze for later – Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months.
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