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:
- Mash the bananas with the back of a fork in a large bowl.
- 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).
- Mix until everything is combined and you have a nice thick batter.
- Transfer to a greased quarter sheet pan and bake at 350 for 25 minutes.
- 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:
- No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
- Matcha Protein Bites
- Chocolate Hemp Brownie Bites
- Carrot Cake Energy Balls
5-Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Energy Bars
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.
- Place bananas in a large bowl and mash with the back of a fork until they are broken down.
- Add oats, peanut butter, chopped walnuts, chocolate chips, vanilla and cinnamon.
- Stir everything together until all of the ingredients are well combined and you have a nice 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.
- 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!
Erin says
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!
Sonya says
I just made these bars for the first time and love them! I made them as per recipe with the exception of adding cocoa powder and dried goji berries. They are really easy and taste great. Love that they are a very filling and satisfying snack or even breakfast, without being too sweet. The bananas are just the right amount of sweetness. Thanks for a great recipe.