High-Protein Peanut Butter–Banana Oatmeal Bars
These nutritious bars combine oats, bananas, and peanut butter for a delicious, high-protein snack or breakfast on the go.
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
Wet ingredients
- 1.25 cups mashed ripe banana (about 2 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, 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.