Description
Healthy Banana Oat Chocolate Bars are a delightful combination of ripe bananas, wholesome oats, and rich chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a nutritious snack, these bars are quick to prepare and packed with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy these guilt-free treats that satisfy your sweet tooth while providing essential nutrients. Plus, they’re versatile enough for customization to suit any taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but not liquid.
- Stir in peanut butter and honey/maple syrup until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix rolled oats, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add dark chocolate chips and mix gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack/Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by replacing dark chocolate chips with nuts or dried fruit. For an extra flavor boost, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dollop of nut butter.