Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal Bars 🍌🥜🍯

Indulge in these soft, chewy, and protein-packed bars—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert! Naturally sweetened, easy to make, and freezer-friendly.

🍽️ Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed (~1 cup)

• ½ cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)

• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• ⅓ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

• 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)

• Optional mix-ins: Chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or dried fruit

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

   • In a bowl, mash bananas. Stir in peanut butter, honey, vanilla, milk, and egg.

3. Add Dry Ingredients

   • Fold in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt until combined.

   • Add mix-ins if using.

4. Bake

   • Spread batter evenly into the pan.

   • Bake 25–30 mins until edges are golden.

   • Cool completely before slicing.

💡 Tips & Variations

✔ Meal prep: Store in the fridge (5 days) or freezer (3 months).
✔ Extra protein: Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
✔ Vegan? Use flax egg and maple syrup.

Enjoy warm with yogurt or a drizzle of melted PB! 😋

Want a chocolate version? Swap 2 tbsp cocoa powder for cinnamon! 🍫