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Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe

Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe
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These Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat that is perfect for breakfast, snacking, or dessert. Made with simple ingredients, these bars are easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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Banana Peanut Butter Oat Bars:

  • 3 ripe bananas (1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 Tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional*)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 8” x 8” baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the bananas: Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until creamy. Stir in the peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Mix the ingredients: Transfer the oats, sea salt, and cinnamon to the bowl with the wet ingredients and stir until a thick dough forms. Optionally, add chocolate chips and mix well.
  4. Spread the mixture: Spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan and even it out. Add extra chocolate chips on top if desired.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and firm to the touch.
  6. Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • You can customize these bars by adding nuts, dried fruits, or seeds.
  • Store leftover bars in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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