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Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars

Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars

Chewy bars made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and peanut butter for a quick, wholesome snack that’s ready in just over an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 0.5 cup natural smooth peanut butter
  • 0.25 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

Batter Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over.
  • Mash the bananas until mostly smooth, leaving a few small lumps.
  • Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until the mixture is glossy and well combined.
  • Fold in oats, cinnamon, and salt until every oat is coated. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.

Baking & Cooling

  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top, if using.
  • Bake for 22 minutes, until edges are golden and the top is gently bubbling.
  • Cool completely in the pan for 30 minutes before lifting out the parchment and slicing into 12 bars.

Notes

I found that mashing bananas at room temperature gives a silkier batter.
Baking exactly 22 minutes yields a chewy center with crisp, golden edges.
Storing bars in the fridge overnight improves flavor melding and prevents any sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 123gCalories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 23g
Keyword Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars, banana peanut butter, energy bars, healthy snacks, oatmeal bars
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