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Ready in just 30 minutes, these peanut butter banana oat bars studded with chocolate chips are soft, chewy, and full of flavor. Kid-friendly, gluten-free, and easy to make, they are the perfect healthy grab-n-go snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/4 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2.5 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line 9×9 square pan with parchment paper.
- Using the back of a fork, mash bananas in a medium to large mixing bowl.
- Add peanut butter, syrup, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and whisk to combine.
- Stir in oats, baking powder, chia and salt.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Transfer mixture to a parchment lined 9×9 square pan.
- Bake until set, about 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until cooled completely. Cut into squares to serve.
Notes
- To make this recipe for baby led weaning, omit the syrup, chocolate chips and salt. Add cinnamon for extra flavor and sweetness.
- Adapt this recipe for your needs! Dairy-free? Omit the yogurt. Peanut allergy? Use almond butter instead.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
