Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars – Easy Healthy Squares and Bars Recipe Ideas
Craving something chewy, nutty, and just sweet enough to hit the spot without sending your energy crashing an hour later? Meet your new snack-time BFF: Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars. These little guys are ridiculously easy to make, packed with fuel, and basically taste like what would happen if baked oatmeal and a peanut butter cookie had a delicious baby.
Made with just 7 simple ingredients, they’re a total win for anyone looking for Healthy Natural Snacks that don’t taste like cardboard. Seriously—these bars are legit good. They’re my go-to for any snack emergency: mid-afternoon slump, busy morning, or those nights when you want dessert but also want to feel kinda virtuous.
Need quick Banana Baking Ideas that don’t require hours in the kitchen? This is it. Just mash, mix, bake, and boom—you’ve got Oat Treats for days. They’re perfect for No Bake Meal Prep too (FYI, these freeze like champs), and ideal if you're into Healthy Squares And Bars Recipes that double as breakfast, snack, or treat.
Oh, and if you’re Baking With Quick Oats, this is the kind of recipe that makes you feel like a genius. These oats give the bars that perfect soft-but-hearty texture, while the peanut butter adds protein-packed staying power.
Pro tip: Toss in some chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra fun. Or don’t. They’re pretty great as-is.
Looking for Breakfast Bars No Bake style but okay with turning on the oven for 20 minutes? Worth it. Trust.
One bite of these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bites, and you’ll be wondering why you ever settled for store-bought. Keep a stash on hand—your future snack-hungry self will thank you.
Ready to bake? Let’s go.
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By: Aleda
You’ll Need:
- 2 ripe bananas, medium-sized
- ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup (the real stuff!)
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil (or swap for avocado oil)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned style)
- 2 scoops collagen peptides (~20g) or your favorite protein powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips (or cacao nibs/dried fruit for a vegan twist)
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional but delish)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
How to Make Them:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
- Mash those bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth and pudding-like. Stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted oil, and vanilla until well blended.
- Mix in the dry stuff: oats, protein powder, chocolate chips, walnuts (if using), and salt. Stir everything until the mixture is evenly combined and coated.
- Transfer to the pan and press into an even layer. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips on top if you’re feeling fancy.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center feels set. Don’t overbake—they’ll firm up more as they cool.
- Let the bars rest in the pan for about 30 minutes. Then lift them out using the parchment and let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- Slice into 12 bars once cooled. Optional: sprinkle with a bit of flaky sea salt for that sweet-salty magic.
- 👉 Best stored in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated if not eaten within 2 days for max freshness!
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