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High-Protein Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 9 bars
Calories 250
These nutritious bars combine oats, bananas, and peanut butter for a delicious, high-protein snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1.25 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 cups mashed ripe banana (about TK medium bananas)
  • 6 tablespoons smooth natural peanut butter (divided)
  • 0.25 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Mix oats, flours, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
  • Combine banana, 4 tbsp peanut butter, milk, applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla; fold in dry ingredients. Swirl remaining peanut butter on top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until edges pull away. Cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Banana, Oatmeal, peanut butter