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Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars

Published: May 8, 2020 · Last Modified: May 14, 2020 by Dani

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Banana oatmeal energy bars are made with just 5-ingredients and make a delicious, quick and easy breakfast. They’re also great pre- or post-workout and lovely with a cup of coffee in the afternoon.

The Clean & Delicious family loves banana and oatmeal! My most popular recipes include this dynamic duo. For example, my 3-ingredient banana oatmeal cookies, banana oatmeal pancakes, and banana oatmeal muffin cups are all community favorites.

This makes sense, since bananas and oatmeal are such a tasty combination. Add peanut butter to the mix and suddenly things got even tastier!

How To Make 5-Ingredient Energy Bars

This recipe is super easy to make! It’s free of refined flours and sugars and is 100% plant based (no eggs, no dairy!).

Here’s all you need to do:

  1. Mash the bananas with the back of a fork in a large bowl.
  2. Add in oats, peanut butter, walnuts and chocolate chips. I also like to add cinnamon and vanilla for extra flavor (if you have it on hand).
  3. Mix until everything is combined and you have a nice thick batter.
  4. Transfer to a greased quarter sheet pan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
  5. Cool completely, slice and enjoy!

Are Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars Healthy?

Banana oatmeal energy bars are made up of simple, wholesome ingredients and have a great balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

The combination of oatmeal, banana and peanut butter are super satisfying and keep you satiated for hours.

These bars make a great breakfast or work out snack, and are great for long car rides. I especially love packing them for an afternoon hike or bike ride with my family.

More Clean & Delicious Energy Bars + Bites:

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5-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars

Banana oatmeal energy bars are made with just 5-ingredients and are a delicious breakfast when you need something quick and easy!
Course: bars + brownies, BREAKFAST, dairy free, DIET, gluten free, oatmeal, vegan
Cuisine: American
Author: Dani Spies
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time35 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 233kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas, 14-16 ounces
  • 2 cups rolled oats, gluten free
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter, all natural
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chip*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F and grease a quarter sheet pan with cooking spray or coconut oil.
    prepared baking sheet
  • Place bananas in a large bowl and mash with the back of a fork until they are broken down.
    mashed bananas in a bowl
  • Add oats, peanut butter, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla and cinnamon.
    ingredients in bowl
  • Stir everything together until all of the ingredients are well combined and you have a nice thick batter.
    thick batter
  • Transfer the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and pat done until it's pushed into the corners, along the sides and even on top.
    batter spread on baking sheet
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until they are fragrant, lightly browned on top and set through.
  • Cool completely. Slice into 16 bars by making one vertical slice and seven horizontal. Enjoy!
    sliced energy bars

Notes

*To keep this recipe 100% vegan, be sure to purchase vegan chocolate chips.
Stack the bars in an airtight container, with parchment paper in between so they don’t stick.  They will last up to one week in the fridge and several months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

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About Dani

Dani Spies is the founder and host of Clean & Delicious; a weekly cooking show on YouTube and a healthy eating blog that celebrates real, whole foods! She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness and is loved for her approachable, down to earth style both in and out of the kitchen.

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  1. Erin says

    February 7, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this amazing recipe Dani! These are sooooooo delicious. My hubby and i made the exact recipe the first time, but have since experimented. I feel like a mad food scientist. Hahaha! We just recently tried dried blueberries, chopped almonds and pecans. Yummy! These are perfect for breakfast on the go, or a snack when we’re craving something sweet. I love that we can grab these and not feel guilty about eating them. We also LOVE the overnight oats as well. We love you and All your recipes!

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