Do I have to use peanut butter?

No. You can make these with almond butter, cashew butter, tahini or sunflower seed butter. Use tahini or sunflower seed butter if you need them to be nut-free.

Are these bars gluten-free?

This recipe is gluten-free as written as long as you use gluten-free certified oats and oat flour.

Are these bars vegan?

These bars are vegan (egg-free and dairy-free) as long as you use dairy-free chocolate chips or dark chocolate.

Do they taste like banana?

They definitely have a slight banana flavour to them. The most pronounced flavour is peanut butter, followed by banana. If you don't like banana, this may not be the recipe for you. You might like these no-bake oatmeal bars , chocolate oat bars , no-bake oatmeal raisin bars or peanut butter bars instead.

What's the texture like?

The top and edges of the bars are crispy and the inside is soft, gooey and so delicious. The perfect combo!

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Description

Made with 8 simple ingredients, in one bowl – you will love these delicious and wholesome peanut butter chocolate chip oatmeal bars!

Ingredients

Scale

1 small ripe banana, mashed (about ⅓ cup or 80 g)
1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (250 g)
¼ cup maple syrup (60 mL)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats (120 g)
½ cup oat flour (55 g)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon, optional
¼ salt
⅓ cup chocolate chips (59 g) + extra for sprinkling on top

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F (177˚C) and coat an 8×8 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the banana into a smooth paste using a fork or immersion blender. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in the old-fashioned oats, oat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and mix to combine into a thick dough.
Stir in the chocolate chips.
Bake Bars: Transfer dough to the prepared 8×8 inch pan and use a spatula, wooden spoon or your fingers to press it an even layer. You don’t want them completely smooth on top, just be sure to spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake at 350˚F (177˚F) for 17-18 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool, then Slice: Let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps ensure the bars stay together. I recommend letting them cool completely.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 174
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 221 mg
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 17 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g