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Peanut Butter Banana Bars: A Perfect Snack for Anytime

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Whip up these delicious Peanut Butter Banana Bars in no time! Perfect for health-conscious snack lovers, they combine ripe bananas, peanut butter, and oats into a delightful treat. Easy, nutritious, and irresistibly tasty, they’re ideal for busy mornings or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

  • 3 super ripe bananas: Adds natural sweetness and moisture.
  • 1/4 cup smooth, natural peanut butter: Provides a creamy texture and rich flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 1/4 cup instant or quick cooking oats: Forms the base of the bars, offering texture and fiber.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt: Balances and intensifies the flavors.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder: Helps the bars rise.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips: Adds a sweet, chocolatey touch (optional).

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Ready your loaf pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, take your ripe bananas and mash them until you achieve a nearly smooth consistency.
  3. Add Peanut Butter and Vanilla: To the mashed bananas, incorporate the smooth, natural peanut butter and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir these together thoroughly.
  4. Mix in Oats and Other Dry Ingredients: Now, add the instant or quick cooking oats into the mixture. Follow this by sprinkling in the salt and baking powder, ensuring everything is well combined.
  5. Chocolate Chips Time: Fold in about 1/3 cup of chocolate chips into the mix, keeping some aside for later use.
  6. Fill the Pan: Transfer the bar mixture into your prepared loaf pan. Use a spoon or spatula to evenly spread and smooth out the top.
  7. Final Touches: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the mixture in the pan.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven. Let it bake for a duration of 25 to 30 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Cut: After baking, allow the bars to cool. Once cooled, cut them into 6 to 8 evenly sized pieces.

Notes

  • Customization: Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or a dash of cinnamon for variation.
  • Kid-Friendly: Involve your children in the preparation for a fun kitchen activity.
  • Dietary Adjustments: For a gluten-free option, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.

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