Banana Snack Bars

Wholesome, chewy, and packed with natural sweetness, these Banana Snack Bars are the perfect treat for on-the-go mornings, post-workout fuel, or a midday pick-me-up. Made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and rolled oats, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and spiced with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon for an irresistible flavor combination. With an optional mix-in of chocolate chips or crunchy nuts, they’re as customizable as they are delicious. This easy, one-bowl recipe comes together in just 10 minutes of prep and bakes to golden perfection in under half an hour. Whether you’re meal-prepping snacks for the week or looking for a healthy dessert option, these banana oat bars are a surefire hit for the whole family!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 medium ripe bananas
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.25 cups honey
• 0.5 cups peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cups chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until well combined.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated. If using chocolate chips or nuts, fold them into the batter at this stage.

Step 6

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the bars to cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Slice into 12 equal bars.

Step 9

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	835.3 grams (835.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2472

Total Fat 109.90g	141%
Saturated Fat 35.50g	178%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1110mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 333.80g	121%
Dietary Fiber 41.60g	149%
Total Sugars 154.10g
Protein 68.00g	136%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 265mg	20%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 3041mg	65%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 51.4%