Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
The world’s most epic flavor combo —> chocolate/peanut butter/banana <— in bar form. These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars won’t break the calorie bank and they’re the perfect treat for breakfast, snack or dessert!
While I could literally go on and on about these bars, I won’t. I’ll just tell you to make them ASAP. Breakfast has been glorious the past two days- I’ve been mashing up two of them with almond milk and then I heat it all up in the microwave for one minute. Oh my, if you love peanut butter and bananas as much as I do; this is a must make! My kiddos have loved them for afterschool snacks and I keep catching Brad stealing bites from the leftovers. 🙂
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
For the bars:
- 2 cups rolled oats, use gluten-free, if preferred
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, any milk will work
- 1/2 cup peanut butter, I used all-natural crunchy PB from Trader Joe's
- 1/4 cup honey, use maple syrup for a vegan option
- 3 small ripe bananas, about 1 cup, mashed
For the chocolate drizzle (optional):
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, I use Enjoy Life brand mini chips. They are vegan.
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with an all-natural cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine all bar ingredients in a medium bowl and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes and until toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow bars to cool for about 20 minutes before cutting and serving.
- If using chocolate drizzle- warm chocolate chip and coconut oil in a small microwaveable bowl for 20 second intervals, stirring each time. When chocolate is melted, use a spoon to drizzle over the tops of the bars. Enjoy!
Notes
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Just made these, they taste amazing. How long do they keep for? Also, can they be frozen?
So glad you enjoyed! They should keep well in the fridge for about 5-7 and should also freeze well for up to 3 months.
I want to make these but I am really allergic to bananas. Can you suggest a substitute for bananas? Thank you!
Kimberly
You might enjoy these! https://www.kimscravings.com/healthy-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-bars/
YUM!! sounds delicious!!!!
I’m actually -not- a fan of the peanut butter, banana, chocolate combo… buuuuut that’s because I’m not a fan of PB in general, for obvious reasons 😉 Toss AB in the mix, though, and I’m all over these! They really look great, Kim. Pinned ’em 🙂
I totally understand your not so pleasant feelings toward PB, but honestly almond butter would almost be just as good!;)
After I saw the title of this post, and your pictures, I kept saying to myself, “please don’t have all the ingredients you need to make this, please don’t have all the ingredients you need to make this”, because I knew if I did, I would HAVE to make this.
You’ll find me in the kitchen if you need me! 🙂
Haha… hope you love them as much as I did!
Wow, these are delicious! I knew I would love it based on the ingredient list, but I underestimated just HOW much I would love these! Fantastic recipe for any and all banana lovers! I plan to keep making these. Thanks!
Thanks so much for your comment! Glad you loved them as much as I did!
These look amazing! I totally agree- the chocolate+peanut butter+banana combo reigns supreme!
These sound SO good Kim!! I am definitely saving this one on my Bloglovin’!
Thanks, girl! Hope you get a chance to give them a try!
Will you come cook for me please?
These look awesome! I can’t have PB, but banana with almond butter is definitely one of my favourite flavour combos!
Almond butter would totally work in these!
Wow those bars sound delicious and I love that they’re still healthy! I’m definitely pinning these!
Thanks so much! Let me know if you get a chance to give them a try!