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Peanut butter and banana oat squares

March 27, 2013 | byVanessa Perrone

Peanut butter and banana oat squares

In today’s recipe video, I’m preparing peanut butter & banana bars. Since most ingredients for this recipe are inspired by some of my breakfast staples (peanut butter, oatmeal, banana, dried fruit) these bars would also make a good on-the-go breakfast option…and a far more satiating alternative to the coffee house muffin.

Note that the add-ins in this recipe can easily be replaced by your favorites; Sultana raisins, dark chocolate chips or walnuts all work very well. Have fun in the kitchen and enjoy.

 

Peanut butter and banana bars

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

1 cup quick oats

1/2 cup spelt flour (or other whole grain flour)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/3 cup chopped pecans

1/4 cup chopped dates (4 medium-sized dates)

3 squares dark chocolate, chopped into pieces or 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips or dried raisins

Wet ingredients

1/4 cup honey

1 banana, peeled

1/3 cup all natural peanut butter

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease an 8X8inch baking pan with coconut oil or unsalted butter. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients. Making sure to properly incorporate the dates and chocolate throughout the mixture using your fingers.

3. In a food processor fitted with a steel blade, combine the honey, banana, peanut butter and cinnamon. Process until smooth.

4. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir to combine.

5. Press the mixture into the pan using your hands, you may wet them to prevent sticking. Then, using a piece of parchment paper, press down with your fist to even-out the surface.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Let cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Store in an airtight container or keep in the freezer.

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Comments

  1. Kristen @ Swanky Dietitian says

    April 3, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    These bars look delicious!
    I think I will have to make these! I am all for quick and easy breakfast ideas and these ingredients are my fav!

    Reply
    • Vanessa says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:01 pm

      Same here! These were actually my usual breakfast ingredients…bar-ified. Hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Jacque says

    January 23, 2014 at 4:09 am

    Just made these! So delicious. Wondering if I might use the wet mix as a spread as well as I think I ate a whole spoonful in the process!

    Reply
    • vanessaperrone says

      January 29, 2014 at 3:07 pm

      I don’t see why not! Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. johanne calce says

    February 28, 2014 at 12:02 am

    Hi Vanessa
    These look very good; I will definitely try. Is it possible for you to give me the nutritional values in each bar. (calories, sugar, carbohydrates….)
    Thanks and keep up such great work.

    Warmest regards,

    Johanne

    Reply
    • vanessaperrone says

      March 2, 2014 at 10:01 am

      Hi Johanne! Each energy bars has 175 cal, 4g protein, 3g fibre, 7g total fat (1.5 sat), 25g carb and 14 g sugar. I recommend one as a mid-afternoon snack, before a workout or as a speedy breakfast paired with an egg or yogurt for extra protein. Enjoy!

      Reply

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