5 Ingredient Banana Bars (Healthy, Protein-Packed & Kid-Friendly)
These healthy 5 Ingredient Banana Bars are soft, naturally sweet, protein-packed, and perfect for busy families. Made with ripe bananas, oats, peanut butter, and protein powder, they’re an easy snack or grab-and-go breakfast that both kids and adults love.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Serves
9 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 1/4 cups instant or quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan or brownie pan with parchment paper.
- Add the bananas to a large mixing bowl and mash until smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter, oats, vanilla protein powder, and baking powder until well combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the bars are set and lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Serve immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars freeze well for up to 3 months.