No-Bake Peanut Butter and Banana Oat Bars

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A wholesome, no-bake snack bar combining creamy peanut butter, mashed bananas, and oats for a naturally sweet treat perfect for kids. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, turns rolled oats, ripe banana, natural peanut butter into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 12 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana, 1 cup natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Step 2: If using, fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips evenly throughout the mixture.
  3. Step 3: Line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the pan and press down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even, compact layer.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until bars are firm enough to cut.
  5. Step 5: Remove from fridge, lift bars out using parchment paper, and cut into 12 equal bars. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

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