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stack of peanut butter banana bars with chocolate chips on a white plate

Peanut Butter Banana Bars (whole grain, dairy-free)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
These peanut butter banana bars are like a cross between a blondie and a cake bar! They’re also made a little healthier and are 100% whole grain and dairy-free.

Ingredients

For the topping:

For the bars:

  • 1 cup (125 grams) white whole wheat or whole spelt flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 bananas very ripe, mine were each 182 with the peel and 135 grams without the peel
  • 1/2 cup raw sugar or brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg 50 grams out of shell, room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line an 8"x8" (20cmx20cm) pan with a piece of parchment paper.
  • In a small mixing bowl, stir together all the topping ingredients until well combined. Set aside.
    1/2 cup (128 grams) salted natural peanut butter, 3 tablespoons (60 grams) honey, 2 tablespoons (28 grams) refined coconut oil
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    1 cup (125 grams) white whole wheat, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas very well with the bottom of a drinking glass (or mash however you wish). Add the sugar, coconut oil, and vanilla and stir until well combined. Add the egg and stir just until combined.
    2 bananas, 1/2 cup raw sugar, 3 tablespoons refined coconut oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 large egg
  • Add the dry mix to the wet and stir just until combined.
  • Pour into the prepared pan. Add the topping – it will cover the entire surface.
  • Bake for 16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out without any batter on it, keeping in mind that the peanut butter layer may still be sticky or gooey.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
  • Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • I used refined coconut oil, which doesn't have any coconut taste. If you use unrefined coconut oil, these may have some coconut taste to them.
  • The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. This recipe yields 12-16 bars. The nutritional info was calculated based on 16 bars.
  • Adapted from Banana Snickerdoodle Bars on Dinners, Dishes and Dessserts.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mgNet Carbs: 18
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