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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Published: Feb 23, 2015 • Modified: Oct 24, 2022 by Charlotte• This post may contain affiliate links •Leave a Comment

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Oats combine with bananas and peanut butter for a delicious snack bar! Moist and delicious -makes the perfect breakfast bar or afternoon snack.

peanut butter banana oatmeal bars

Is it possible to have a healthy breakfast bar that's also slightly decadent? YES!! My requirements for this recipe: easy (of course), healthy, oats, SUPER MOIST, bananas! The result was this amazingly delicious breakfast bar you will look forward to eating. If you like banana bread, you will love this recipe!!

This recipe was inspired by my quest for delicious breakfast ideas and ways to use up a giant box of oatmeal. I love to experiment with recipes using bananas since I always have plenty on hand. Most breakfast/snack bars are very high carb and low in fiber. This recipe could easily be added to your snack idea rotation or as a dessert after a light meal.

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  • 🥘 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 📖 Variations and Substitutions
  • Storage
  • 💭 Pro tips
  • Recipe
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🥘 Ingredients

bowls of ingredients for peanut butter banana oat bars
  • Bananas
  • Olive oil
  • Honey
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Sour cream
  • Peanut butter
  • Oatmeal
  • Whole wheat flour
  • Flaxseed
  • Salt, Baking Soda
  • Butterscotch or chocolate chips, optional

🔪 Instructions

spoon in ingredients for peanut butter banana oat bars

Start by mashing the bananas-then add all the wet ingredients to bowl. Stir or whisk well to combine.

oats, flax and seasonings in metal bowl

Measure out the dry ingredients and whisk together to combine.

 

dry ingredients combined with wet ingredients in metal bowl

Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture then stir or whisk to combine. Add in the butterscotch chips or chocolate morsels now if using.

peanut butter banana oat bar batter in parchment lined pan ready for oven

Spread the mixture into an 8" baking pan then place in oven for about 20-30 minutes or until set in the middle. Cool pan on metal rack.

peanut butter banana oatmeal bars cut into 9 servings

You may sprinkle oats over the bars as a garnish if desired. Then slice into 9 squares and serve.

Hint: As you begin your prep for this recipe, here's a quick clean-up tip:  Take a square of parchment paper and fit it into your 8" or 9" pan. You can lift the bars out of the pan after they are done and easily place them on a cooling rack.

📖 Variations and Substitutions

  • No sour cream? Use yogurt
  • No honey? Use brown sugar or maple syrup
  • Use another extract instead of vanilla- coconut, almond etc
  • Substitute other nut butters for peanut butter
  • Use regular all purpose flour instead of whole wheat flour

Storage

These bars may be stored in an air tight container and placed on counter for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

💭 Pro tips

  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy clean up
  • Want a richer tasting bar? Use butter in place of olive oil
  • Make sure flaxseed is ground rather than whole for best nutritional benefits.

Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave your star rating and comments below!

Recipe

peanut butter banana oatmeal bars

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

No guilt with these healthful super moist oat and banana bars!
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 9
Calories: 212kcal
Author: Easyhealth Living

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe or over ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup raw honey
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup unbleached whole wheat flour
  • 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup butterscotch or chocolate chips optional
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spray an 8" or 9" square baking pan with nonstick spray or fit pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas. Stir or whisk in olive oil, honey, egg, vanilla, sour cream and peanut butter.
  • In a separate medium- size mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, flaxseed, salt, baking soda. (Stir with a whisk to make sure all dry ingredients are well combined.)
  • Add dry ingredients to banana mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Stir in chips if desired.
  • Spread mixture into prepared pan and bake 20-30 minutes or until middle is set.
  • Place on rack and allow to cool then slice into 9 squares.
  • Garnish with oatmeal flakes over top if desired.

Notes

Pro Tip
  • Line your pan with parchment paper for easy clean up
  • Want a richer tasting bar? Use butter in place of olive oil
  • Make sure flaxseed is ground rather than whole for best nutritional benefits.
 
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
212
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
10
%
Trans Fat
 
0.002
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
22
mg
7
%
Sodium
 
216
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
204
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
26
g
9
%
Fiber
 
3
g
12
%
Sugar
 
12
g
13
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
84
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
24
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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