Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are made with just 6 ingredients for a healthy, simple snack. Rich in fiber and protein, these homemade granola bars will keep you full and fueled.
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time22 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: 30 Minutes, Bars, Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 12
Mixing bowl
8x8" baking dish
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp. coconut oil, melted (or avocado oil)
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 scoops collagen protein (~20g) (sub protein powder of choice)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (sub cacao nibs or dried fruit if making vegan)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Preheat oven to 350ºF and line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper.
Place bananas in a mixing bowl and use a fork to throughly mash. Once pureed, stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, oil, and vanilla.
Add rolled oats, collagen or protein powder, chocolate chips, walnuts (if using), and salt; stir to combine.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle a few extra chocolate chips overtop. Transfer to the oven and bake for 27 to 32 minutes, until set. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely before slicing into. Once cooled, slice into 12 bars. (I also like sprinkling some flaky salt overtop, however this is totally optional!)
STORING: Place bars in an airtight Tupperware container and store at room temperature for 3 days. After that, refrigerate for up to 3 more days.
FREEZING: Let the bars cool to room temperature before wrapping each square in plastic wrap. Place the bars in an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat: remove the plastic wrap and warm on a microwave-safe plate for 30-60 seconds.
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 90mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g