How can I customize Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars?

Try using nuts for part of the chocolate chips. Mix different varieties of chocolate, such as white and dark. Try dried fruit as well! You can also use applesauce in place of the mashed bananas.

Are these no bake oatmeal bars?

This recipe is designed to be baked until the tops are golden brown.

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free)

Name: Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 2 ripe bananas; 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free oats for gluten-free diets); ½ cup natural peanut butter, at room temperature; 1 egg, lightly beaten (see notes for a vegan option); 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup chocolate chips (use dairy-free chocolate chips for dairy-free diets)

Ingredients

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Nonstick cooking spray
2 ripe bananas
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free oats for gluten-free diets)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter, at room temperature
1 egg, lightly beaten (see notes for a vegan option)
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chocolate chips (use dairy-free chocolate chips for dairy-free diets)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F. Spray an 8-inch by 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Place the peeled bananas in a medium mixing bowl. Use the back of a fork to mash them well.
Add the oats, peanut butter, egg, maple syrup, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir together.
Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and spread it out evenly. Top with the chocolate chips.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the bars have started to turn a golden brown.
Let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
These bars can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Defrost before serving.
You can make this recipe vegan by swapping out the egg with an egg replacer.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (1/10 of recipe)
Calories: 197
Sugar: 10.5 g
Sodium: 125.8 mg
Fat: 9.9 g
Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
Carbohydrates: 22.3 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Protein: 5.4 g
Cholesterol: 18.6 mg