Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas
1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup instant or quick cooking oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until almost smooth.
- Add the peanut butter and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the oats, salt, and baking powder. Mix until everything is fully incorporated.
- Fold in 1/3 cup of the chocolate chips, setting aside the remaining chocolate chips for the top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the top with a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the bars.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool before cutting them into 6-8 pieces.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the fridge for up to a week.
- To freeze, wrap each bar in plastic wrap or place in a freezer-safe bag, storing for up to 3 months.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Experiment with add-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or different nut butters for a variety of flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
