Description
These Easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 medium ripe bananas)
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (for streusel)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for streusel)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9″ x 13″ x 2″ baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
- To make the bread batter: in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, baking powder and baking soda. Add the oat mixture to the ingredients in the stand mixer and beat on low to medium speed until well combined. Fold in the mashed banana and then 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Make the streusel: in a small bowl, stir the peanut butter, brown sugar and oats together with a fork until crumbly. Gently stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Spread the bread batter evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the batter.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use natural peanut butter without added sugar.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American