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Deliciously Easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars

Deliciously Easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars

Deliciously Easy 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Bars are a quick and nutritious dessert option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Bars

  • 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • 2 cups instant or quick cooking oats avoid steel-cut oats
  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips optional, or use dried fruits/nuts

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until almost smooth with small lumps.
  • Add the smooth natural peanut butter and mix until fully combined.
  • Incorporate the oats, baking powder, and a pinch of salt into the mixture.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
  • Pour the mixture into the loaf pan, smoothing the top and sprinkling reserved chocolate chips over it.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a knife comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4mg
Keyword 4 ingredient recipe, baking, banana bars, Easy Recipe, healthy snack, Peanut Butter
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