Plus, theyre easy to make in advance and customize with mix-ins like dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts.
Whether you need a quick morning bite or a post-workout snack, these bars are the perfect choice!
A cross between banana bread and a baked oat bar, this recipe delivers healthy nutrients.
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Using ripe bananas, applesauce and a bit of honey adds a subtle sweetness, but not too much.
These are store-bought-quality protein bars made at home.
Keep reading for our expert tips on nut butter substitutions, add-in recommendations and more!
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Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Dollop the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter evenly on top.
Let stand in the pan on a wire rack until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.
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Slice and serve warm.
To make ahead
Store bars covered at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Other types of oats can result in a mushy consistency or can be too dry.
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If you follow a gluten-free diet, look for gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats at your local supermarket.
There are severalmethods to ripen a banana.
Ripening with this method can take anywhere from 1 to 5 days.
Place an unpeeled banana in a 300F oven for 15 to 30 minutesuntil the skin turns black.
After using either method, allow the banana to cool before scooping out the flesh.
Store leftover bars covered at room temperature and enjoy them within 4 days.
Absolutely, although the bars may have a different consistency after being frozen.
They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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