Peanut Butter, Oat and Banana Bars | Dairy and Gluten Free | Quick and Easy Recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and provides a different flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener with a unique taste.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar and more antioxidants.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Seeds provide healthy fats and are often more affordable.

Preheat the oven to 175°C (347°F).

Line a 21cm x 21cm baking tin with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

Add peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, almond milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips.

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and spread evenly.

Bake for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and set.

Cool in the pan for about 40-60 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for about an hour to chill.

Cut into bars and enjoy.

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