Healthy Recipe of the Week: Peanut Butter Banana Bars

Hey everyone!

Here’s a quick, healthy and ridiculously yummy snack to help get you through midterm season! You only need 4 ingredients to make these Peanut Butter Banana Bars. They take a quick 5 minutes to whip up, followed by 30 minutes in the oven.

These bars are full of healthy fats and protein, making them a nutrient-dense and filling treat. Find the link to the full recipe on Sammi Brondo Nutrition Blog here:

https://www.sammibrondo.com/blog/peanut-butter-banana-bars

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 ripe bananas

• 1 1/4 cup oats

• 1/4 cup peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mash ripe bananas. Mix in oats, peanut butter and vanilla until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips (optional: reserve some chocolate chips to add to the top of the mixture).

3. Pour mixture into loaf pan, using a spoon to smooth out on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center, comes out clean.

4. Let cool and cut into 8 pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.

It's as easy as that! Seriously so good. Be sure to try these yummy bars out and tag #projecthappinessqueens with photos :)

Happy Social Saturday!