Oat and Banana No-Bake Bars

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Simple, chewy bars made with mashed bananas and oats, sweetened naturally with honey and peanut butter. This American-inspired recipe (gluten-free, vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, layers rolled oats, bananas, peanut butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1.5 cups rolled oats, 2 mashed ripe bananas, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 2 tbsp chia seeds, and 1/4 tsp salt. Mix until well combined and sticky.
  2. Step 2: Press mixture firmly into a lined 8x8-inch baking dish. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  3. Step 3: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set. Cut into 12 bars and serve.

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