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Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

These Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars are soft-baked, filled with creamy peanut butter, oats, and bananas, ideal for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan

Ingredients
  

For the bars

  • ¼ cup oil or melted and cooled butter
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup bananas mashed, about 3 small or 2 large
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¾ cup dark brown sugar
  • ¾ cup milk room temperature
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsps cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

For the topping

  • 2 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉/180℃. Grease the pan and line it with parchment paper. Set aside. Mash the bananas and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, baking soda, baking powder, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until combined and set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, and peanut butter until well combined.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, milk, and mashed bananas. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  • Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over-mix!
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a small cup and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing.
  • Slice and enjoy! Store in an airtight container on the counter for 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

These bars are soft-baked and great as a meal prep option. They stay fresh for a few days when stored properly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword banana, Bars, healthy snacks, meal prep, oatmeal, Peanut Butter
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