Last Updated on January 12, 2024 by Ellen Christian
You’re going to love these healthy peanut butter banana bars! These low calorie peanut butter bars are a delicious snack or dessert.
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Minion Bars: Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bars
With the kids home for the summer more, I’ve decided that I need to have a few more healthy snacks on hand for them. I would much rather make them a healthy snack than have them run to the store and buy something less than healthy.
Because my daughter is gluten intolerant, I prefer that most of the food I make be gluten-free. That way I know she doesn’t have to worry about what snacks she can enjoy and what she can’t eat.
What type of oats should I use?
These peanut butter banana bars are made with gluten-free oats. Not all oats are gluten-free so please check the package to be certain.
I know that Minions are all the rage now but most of the recipes and snack ideas I see with a Minion theme are dyed yellow and blue and have unhealthy ingredients.
This recipe will entice your child to try a healthy snack.
Can I use frozen bananas?
Yes. You can use frozen bananas in the bar. But, you will need a fresh banana to decorate the top. You can leave that off if you want to.
What is the best peanut butter?
Please be careful when choosing your peanut butter. I always look for organic or natural and make sure that there is no added sugar or high fructose corn syrup in my peanut butter.
If you cannot use peanut butter, these bars are just as good with almond butter instead. Or, if you have a nut allergy in your home, you can try these with Sunbutter as well.
You may want to try these Cheerios cereal bars next. It has peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch chips. It will definitely be one of your favorite desserts in no time.
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- Peanut butter coconut oil granola
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Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Bars Recipe
You're going to love these healthy peanut butter banana bars! These low calorie peanut butter bars are a delicious snack or dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup natural or organic peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup shredded coconout
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup of gluten free oats - not instant or quick cooking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Line an 8x8 glass dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe banana.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir until well blended.
- Spread the batter in the pan carefully.
- Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool and slice into squares or bars.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
18Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 105Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 76mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 4g
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Have you tried baking these in a 9X13 pan? Not quite minin that way but more like “traditional” bars. Do you think the baking time would need to be adjusted significantly?
Hi Sarah – I haven’t tried it yet but I imagine it would work. Definitely keep an eye on the baking time. If you do try it, please let me know!
Can I use regular oats?
As long as they are not instant oatmeal or quick cooking oats, yes definitely.
These are so cute!! It’s so true- all the minion snacks I see are anything but healthy, but this one is such a creative idea!
Thanks so much, Von!
Ellen!! These are so stinkin adorable! I love that they are healthy too. Amazing job!
Thanks so much, Miranda!
OMG these are so cute I love them and its great that they are healthy and GF too! Brilliant I love them 😀
Thank you, Emma. Thanks for stopping by!
These looks so yummy and creative, love it!!
Thanks so much!
These Minion bars are really cute, I love that they’re so fast and easy to make. I can’t wait to give this a try. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Always glad to share!
These look easy to make, delicious, and nutritious! I’m excited to try them out!
Hope you enjoy them, Ellie!
Such fun gluten free snacks for the kids. I do love those Minions! Pinning this to my Fun Foods board.
Thank you so much, Deb!
Those look very cute. I like how healthy these are too.
Thanks, Tess. They were fun to make.