No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars
Simple, wholesome energy bars made with bananas and peanut butter—perfect for kids to assemble. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.
Ingredients
- 2, mashed ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup, chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas until smooth.
- Step 2: Add 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tsp vanilla extract; stir until fully combined.
- Step 3: Mix in 1 1/2 cups rolled oats and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Step 4: Press the mixture firmly into an 8x8 inch lined baking dish.
- Step 5: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set, then cut into 8 bars.
