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4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars

Deliciously Easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars

Prepare these simple 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars that your family will love, combining bananas and peanut butter for a healthy snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Mashed
  • 1 cup Smooth Natural Peanut Butter
  • 2 cups Instant or Quick Cooking Oats Avoid steel-cut oats
  • 1/3 cup Chocolate Chips Optional, or use dried fruits/nuts

Equipment

  • oven
  • Loaf Pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until almost smooth with small lumps.
  3. Add the smooth natural peanut butter and mix until fully combined.
  4. Incorporate the oats, baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the mixture.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  6. Pour the mixture into the loaf pan, smoothing the top and sprinkling reserved chocolate chips over it.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness. Stick to instant or quick oats for best texture. Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.

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