Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy bars made with ripe bananas, oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips.Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.Easy one-bowl recipe ready with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 3 medium or 2 large bananas
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any non-dairy milk
- 2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, coconut sugar, applesauce, almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the oats until evenly coated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars for 25–28 minutes, or until the center is set but still soft.
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for 30–60 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing for clean, firm bars.
- Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and cut into squares.
- If desired, drizzle melted peanut butter over the bars before serving.
Notes
- Crunchy peanut butter adds extra texture.
- Maple syrup or honey can replace the coconut sugar if desired.
- Dairy-free chocolate chips make these bars completely dairy-free.
- Store chilled for the best texture.