Description
These no-bake banana peanut butter oatmeal bars are chewy, sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nut butter, and banana. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or snacking on the go!
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas (mashed)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
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Mash bananas in a large mixing bowl.
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Add peanut butter, sweetener, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
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Mix in oats, flaxseed (if using), and salt. Stir until well combined.
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Fold in chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
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Press into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
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Lift from pan and slice into bars or squares.
Notes
- For firmer bars, chill overnight.
- Customize with your favorite add-ins or nut butters.
- Keeps well refrigerated or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: healthy
