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Peanut Butter Banana Bars
Delicious and healthy peanut butter banana bars perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. Easy to make with simple ingredients and customizable add-ins.
Ingredients
Wet ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (2-3 bananas)
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter (coconut oil for vegan)
- ¼ cup peanut butter or nut butter
- ⅓ cup sugar or sugar-free substitute
- 1 egg egg or applesauce (for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons milk of choice (non-dairy for vegan)
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¾ cup all purpose flour (white whole wheat or gluten-free)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup chocolate chunks or chips
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional, use unsweetened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper and lightly spray.
- Mash bananas, then whisk with oil, sugar, egg/applesauce, milk, vanilla, and peanut butter.
- Mix dry ingredients separately, then combine with wet mixture. Fold in chocolate and add-ins.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use unsweetened shredded coconut for a sugar-free option. Do not overmix to keep bars tender.