There isn’t a better trio than chocolate, peanut (or almond) butter, and banana. Seriously the perfect trifecta of flavor! Do you agree? These snack bars will become your new go-to when you spot a couple of brown bananas on your counter.

Everyone could use a snack in their arsenal that is low sugar and perfect, filling fuel for the entire family. Look no further for your new favorite breakfast bite or afternoon snack.

Is this a recipe for snack bars or is it for another dessert?

By jove, it’s both! It is categorized under “Reduced-Guilt Treats” because it’s both. The banana, nut butter, and oats plus the delicious dark chocolate make for a hearty snack or a low sugar dessert. Further, I’ve even eaten the bars with my yogurt in the morning. So versatile! As an added bonus, the recipe is WW friendly.

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Materials Needed:

9 inch square pan
Parchment paper
Large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Rubber spatula

Ingredients:

2 medium to large bananas – nice and ripe
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 3/4 cups oats (not instant oats)
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or nut butter of your choice (okay to use up to 3/4 cup as desired)
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened original almond milk
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp sea salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
3/4 to 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Process:

Preheat oven to 350 F and line square pan with parchment paper
Peel bananas. Discard peels and mash bananas in large mixing bowl with wooden spoon
Add all other ingredients (reserving 1/4 cup oats and 1/4 cup chocolate chips) and mix with spoon until well combined and smooth

Pour mixture into line pan and spread evenly with rubber spatula to corners
Top with reserved oats and chocolate chips

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center is set
Let cool at room temperature for about an hour and then pop in fridge to solidify before serving
Can be stored in fridge for up to 5 days