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Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 bars
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack option, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips. They are baked to perfection, resulting in soft, chewy bars packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and almond milk. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping, these bars are a wholesome treat for the whole family.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed ripe banana (~2 ½ medium-size bananas)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup almond milk (can use any non-dairy option or regular milk)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup oat flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt

Add-ins

  • ½ cup chocolate chips + more for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed ripe bananas, eggs, natural creamy peanut butter, almond milk, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt into the wet mixture. Mix just until everything is evenly incorporated without overmixing.
  4. Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips, reserving some for topping, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  5. Prepare for Baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread it out in an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top for an appealing finish.
  6. Bake: Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully baked.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the tray from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into 9 squares for serving. This helps the bars set properly and makes them easier to handle.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk or dairy milk based on preference or dietary needs.
  • To make this recipe vegan, replace eggs with flaxseed eggs or a commercial egg replacer and ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
  • Feel free to add nuts or seeds for extra texture and nutrition.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: Thirty-five minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://myeasyplate.com/peanut-butter-banana-baked-oatmeal-bars-recipe/