Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Need a new healthy snack option? These chocolate chip peanut butter oatmeal bars are a great make-ahead snack. Just 5 ingredients and no refined sugar!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup no sugar added chocolate chips like Lily's
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x9" square pan with non-stick baking spray. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas well. Add in the peanut butter and vanilla and whisk together to combine.
- Add in the oatmeal and 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips (reserve the remaining chocolate chips for the topping). Mix together with a rubber scraper.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and spread evenly. Top with the remaining chocolate chips.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until bars are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting into 16 squares.
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Notes
Storage: store any leftovers in an airtight container. These can be kept at room temperature, but will only last 1-2 days. For best results, store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Refrigerated, will keep for 7-10 days.
Freezing: store in a freezer bag or airtight freezer container. Will keep frozen for up to 3 months. To thaw, reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds per bar. A large batch can also be thawed at room temperature overnight or in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 40mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g
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