Flourless Oats Banana Peanut Butter Energy Bars: Gluten-Free (With Sugarless Options)
These nutrient dense Flourless Oats Banana Peanut Butter Energy Bars are very easy to make and can be stored for quite a while in the fridge. They are protein-rich, fibre-rich, and calorie dense making one square the perfect post workout snack.
Equipment
- Oven
- 9 X 4" Loaf Tin
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Rolled Oats
- 1 Cups Mashed Ripe Banana
- 1/2 Cups Peanut Butter
- 2-3 tbsp Chocolate Chips (Optional)
- 1 tbsp Molasses or Honey (Optional; See Notes)
Instructions
- The Preparation
- Pre-heat the oven to 180°C.
- Line a 9" x 4" loaf tin with a parchment paper.
- Making the Dough
- Mash the banana well to ensure there are no lumps.
- Mix the peanut butter and mashed banana well.
- Add the peanut butter-banana mix to oats.
- Add 1.5 tbsp chocolate chips and molasses or honey and mix well.
- Baking the Oats Banana Energy Bars
- Transfer the dough into the lined tin and use a spatula to form an even 1" layer.
- Sprinkle the rest of the chocolate chips on the surface.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- The Final Steps
- After 15 minutes, remove the loaf tin and leave it to cool.
- Gently lift the parchment paper and transfer the loaf onto a flat tray or plate.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 equal-sized squares.
- Storing Instructions
- Store in an airtight tin.
- If you want to use them over a long period, freeze the Oats Banana Energy Bars. Warm in a microwave before eating.
Notes
My peanut butter was also sugarless so I added 1 tbsp molasses. You can skip this step and the bars are still delicious.