Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars (One Bowl)
These easy one-bowl oatmeal chocolate chip bars are made with mashed bananas, peanut butter, rolled oats, and chocolate chips. Naturally sweetened with bananas and a little maple syrup, they bake into soft, chewy bars with a delicious hint of peanut butter.
Equipment
- 8×8-inch square baking dish
- large mixing bowl
- fork
Ingredients
- 2 medium spotted or brown bananas, mashed (200 grams/about 3/4-1 cup)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (128 grams)
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind will work)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats (200 grams)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- oil, for greasing (coconut oil used)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease an 8×8 square baking dish.
- Add bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash with a fork until no lumps remain. Add peanut butter, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Add oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt and stir until incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips. The batter should be somewhat wet.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish, spreading out evenly. If desired, sprinkle with a few more chocolate chips. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown on the top and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool and enjoy!
Notes
These bars have a slight peanut butter flavor. If you love peanut butter, add more to taste. Let the bars cool before serving.