Healthy Banana Oat Chocolate Bars
Healthy Banana Oat Chocolate Bars are a delightful and nutritious treat that satisfy your sweet cravings without the guilt. Packed with ripe bananas, hearty oats, and rich cocoa, these soft and chewy bars make an excellent snack or breakfast option. With their easy preparation and customizable ingredients, you’ll find yourself whipping up these bars regularly to fuel your day with wholesome goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (medium-sized)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the maple syrup and peanut butter until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few chocolate crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg