Peanut Butter Banana Bars
These peanut butter banana bars are a delightful blend of ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter, making them a perfect healthy snack or dessert. Quick to prepare with just four ingredients, they're gluten-free, customizable, and great for an on-the-go treat!
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup instant or quick-cooking oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the ripe bananas and mash them until mostly smooth with just a few small lumps.
- Mix in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Stir in the oats, salt, and baking powder, ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Fold in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips, setting aside the remaining chips for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the surface for extra bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 6-8 pieces. Enjoy right away or store for later!