Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bars are a delicious and nutritious option for those craving a sweet treat. Combining the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with the natural sweetness of bananas, this recipe is perfect for a healthy dessert.

With simple ingredients and easy preparation, these bars make for a great snack or dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth while being mindful of your health.

Nutritious Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bars

This recipe yields soft and chewy bars that are packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and natural peanut butter, these bars are a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 12 bars.

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup natural peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined. If desired, fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Bake: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Cut: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before lifting them out using the parchment paper. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into squares.