Description
These 4-Ingredient Banana Bars are a simple, healthy, and delicious snack perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or quick on-the-go bites. Packed with natural sweetness from bananas, protein from peanut butter, and fiber from oats, they’re a nutritious treat the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 mashed bananas (ripe)
- 1 cup peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly option)
- 4 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (or replace with dried fruit for toddlers)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add peanut butter and mix well until creamy.
- Fold in rolled oats until well combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips or other add-ins.
- Spread mixture evenly in the baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden brown and bars are set.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store at room temperature for up to 4 days, in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- To make this recipe vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips or replace them with dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American