These Ultimate Banana Oat Dark Chocolate Snack Bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Packed with wholesome oats and rich dark chocolate chunks, they’re the perfect healthy snack for busy mornings, lunchboxes, post-workout fuel, or a guilt-free treat any time of day.

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ⅓ cup peanut butter or almond butter
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup dark chocolate chunks
• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
4. Stir in peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract.
5. Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
6. Fold in dark chocolate chunks.
7. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
8. Sprinkle a few extra chocolate chunks on top.
9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
10. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Servings

12 bars

Tips

✨ Use extra ripe bananas for maximum sweetness.

✨ Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.

✨ Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.