No-Bake Banana-Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Easiest no-bake banana-peanut butter oatmeal bars perfect for snacks, breakfast, or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or dried fruit (optional)
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Add the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats, ground flaxseed (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and mini chocolate chips or dried fruit.
- Press the mixture firmly into a lined 8×8-inch pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Individually wrap and freeze for up to 3 months.