5 Ingredient Banana Oat Bars are a simple and healthy snack, perfect for busy mornings or an on-the-go treat! Made with ripe bananas, oats, and a few pantry staples, these bars are naturally sweet, chewy, and packed with wholesome goodness.
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The Best 5 Ingredient Oat Bars
Banana and oats has got to be one of my favorite combinations. One of my favorite treats are my banana oatmeal cookies, make with just 6 ingredients! This time, I have made them in bar form with just 5 ingredients.
These 5 ingredients banana oat bars are perfectly chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness from the chocolate. Plus, they are packed with protein from the peanut butter and loaded with fiber from the oats!
These nutritious bars are popular among adults and kids alike! You can make these for an on-the-go snack or a simple, delicious dessert option.
Ingredients Needed
- Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter they will be!
- Old Fashioned Oats: It is best to use old-fashioned oats here. Quick oats would also wok but will create a softer bar that isn’t as chewy!
- Creamy Peanut Butter: Creamy peanut butter is my favorite here, but you can use your favorite creamy nut butter!
- Vanilla: For added flavor.
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips: Most of the sweetness comes from the chocolate chips! If you want them extra sweet, you can use milk chocolate chips instead.
How to make banana oat bars
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8 x 8 pan with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, add in bananas and mash using a fork, muddler or masher.
- Make Dough: Add in oats, peanut butter, vanilla and chocolate. Mix to combine.
- Bake: Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan then bake for 15 minutes or until the top starts to get a bit golden brown and the mixture looks set.
- Slice: Allow the 5 ingredient banana oat bars to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
kelley Expert Tips
- Add dried fruit! You can add additional ingredients into these bars such as raisins, dried cranberries or dried blueberries!
- Add nuts! If you want a bit of a crunch, feel free to add nuts like pecans, walnuts or even peanuts!
- Drizzle with melted peanut butter or melted chocolate! For added flavor, you can top these bars off with a drizzle of peanut butter, melted milk chocolate, or melted white chocolate!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I ripen bananas quickly?
There are a few different ways to ripen bananas quickly. You can place them onto a baking sheet and pop them in the over at 250 degrees for about 10 minutes. Or, peel them and pop them into the microwave until soft! Warming them a bit will release the sugars and help make them easier to mash. Make sure you let them come to room temperature before mixing with the rest of the mixture.
How should I store leftover banana oat bars?
You can store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Or, store them in the refrigerator for up to one week!
If you prefer, you can freeze the bars for later. Store them in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.
More Healthy Snack Recipes to Try
- Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Muffins
- Healthy Carrot Cake Cookies
- Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Baked Oats
- Chewy Granola Bars
Banana Oat Bars
Ingredients
- 5 ripe bananas
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 8 x 8 pan with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- In a large bowl add in bananas and mash using a fork, muddler or masher.Add in oats, peanut butter, vanilla and chocolate. Mix to combine.
- Transfer the oat mixture to the prepared pan then bake for 15 minutes or until the top starts to get a bit golden brown and the mixture looks set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
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