Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars
A delicious and nutritious snack made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and wholesome oats, perfect for any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Medium Ripe Bananas
- 1/2 Cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup Pure Maple Syrup
- 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil, Melted (or Avocado Oil)
- 1/2 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 2 Scoops Collagen Protein (~20g) (or Protein Powder of Choice)
- 1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips
- 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts (Optional)
- 1/4 Tsp. Kosher Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate rolled oats, collagen protein, and kosher salt in another bowl, then fold into wet mixture.
- Add chocolate chips and walnuts, gently folding them in.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing into bars.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Great for meal prep!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: banana bars, peanut butter, healthy snacks, oat bars, meal prep
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