These Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars have been my favourite way to snack recently! My snacks are typically super simple, like a handful of nuts and a fruit, so having these banana snack bars feels like such a treat when I take the time to make it.
These snack bars are made with nourishing ingredients that you can feel good about, like oats, peanut butter and bananas. Elevate your next snack session and give this recipe a try!
Ingredients in Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars:
- ripe bananas
- pure maple syrup
- natural peanut butter
- vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- rolled oats
- whole wheat flour
- ground cinnamon
- salt
- baking powder
- chopped chocolate *or chocolate chips
The Perfect Snack
Not only are these bars super delicious, they are also good for you! Rolled oats and whole wheat flour add in some whole grains to your day, along with fibre & healthy fats from the peanut butter.
How to make Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
This recipes requires only ONE bowl. Meaning less dishes to wash and more time to get snacking!
- Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher. Mix in the maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract and whisk in the egg.
- To the same bowl, add in the rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Mix together until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate, reserving some for topping. Spread into the lined baking dish then top with the remaining chocolate before baking.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the middle is set and the edges are slightly browned.
- Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack, slice into 9-12 squares and enjoy!
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Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars
These delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars is the perfect way to elevate your next snack session. Made with wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract and whisk in the egg.
- To the same bowl, add in the rolled oats, flour, cinnamon, salt and baking powder. Mix together until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate, reserving some for topping. Spread into the lined baking dish then top with the remaining chocolate before baking.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes or until the middle is set and the edges are slightly browned.
- Allow to cool on a wire cooling rack, slice into 9-12 squares and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up for 5 days, or at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Enjoy as a snack, for breakfast with some yogurt, or even for dessert.
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