Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Whip up a batch of these delectable gluten-free peanut butter banana bars for a snack that satisfies both your sweet tooth and health goals. Using simple ingredients like ripe bananas, nut milk, and dark chocolate, this recipe combines wholesome goodness with the indulgent flavors of natural peanut butter and cinnamon. Perfect for a quick breakfast, an afternoon treat, or a healthy dessert, these bars offer a guilt-free way to enjoy something sweet while providing nutritional benefits. Ready to bake and enjoy in under half an hour, these bars are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

Ingredients

3 over ripe bananas

⅓ cup nut milk

½ cup natural peanut butter

2.5 cups gluten free oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

½ dark chocolate chips or chunks

Flakey sea salt (optional for sprinkling)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a 6×9 inch rectangular pan.
2. Directly in the pan, mash your bananas using a potato masher or fork until a smooth paste forms. Add in peanut butter, milk and vanilla extract (if using) mix until smooth.
3. Once smooth, pour in oats, salt, baking soda, cinnamon and chocolate (if using) , bake for about 17-24 minutes or until the top begins to brown a toothpick inserted into the center of the baking tray comes out clean. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg