Description

These no-bake vegan granola bars combine ripe bananas, oats, and peanut butter for a naturally sweet, chewy snack. They are easy to make, fully customizable with mix-ins, and perfect for quick breakfasts or on-the-go energy.

Ingredients

Scale

2 ripe bananas

2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup natural peanut butter or Wowbutter

2 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

pinch of salt

1/3 cup mix-ins (chopped nuts, raisins, chocolate chips)

Instructions

1. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.

2. Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until creamy.

3. Add oats, cinnamon, salt, and mix-ins; fold until evenly combined.

4. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment and press mixture firmly into pan.

5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or freeze for 30–40 minutes until firm.

6. Lift bars using parchment overhang and slice into bars.

7. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 150
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 50
Fat: 7
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 5
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 0

Keywords: homemade granola bars, banana granola bars, vegan snack, no-bake bars, healthy snacks, peanut butter bars, fruit bars