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5 Ingredient Peanut Butter and Banana Energy Bars- prep: 5 minutes
- cook: 30 minutes
- servings: 12
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 582 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 34 g 51.59%
- Saturated Fat: 11 g 55.66%
- Trans Fat: 0 g %
- Cholesterol: 69 mg 22.83%
- Sodium: 217 mg 9.05%
- Calcium: 183 mg 18.33%
- Potassium: 177 mg 5.05%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 2 mg 9.03%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 63 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g 21.89%
- Sugar: 40 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 4 g
- Vitamin A 8.52%
- Vitamin C 7.76%
- Vitamin D 0%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Diabetes Exchanges- Exchange - Fat6
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs3
- Exchange - Starch1
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat1
- Exchange - Alcohol0
MyPlate Info- MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total2 oz-eq
Summary
These energy bars are easy to make, have only 5 natural, healthy ingredients and are packed full of carbs, healthy fats, and protein. The perfect, delicious snack to get you going!
Ingredients
3 very ripe bananas
1 cup peanut butter
ΒΌ cup honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
2 cups oats
1 cup nuts and/or seeds (I used sliced almonds)
Instructions
Using a hand or standing mixer, mix the bananas, peanut butter, honey, and cinnamon/vanilla, if using, until very smooth.
Add oats and nuts/seeds and mix until combined.
Turn out onto a parchment covered baking dish (about 8x8 inches). Press and flatten with a spatula until evenly distributed.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, or until golden brown on edges.
Allow to cool completely before cutting bars.
Wrap in plastic wrap. Store at room temperature for a week or freeze for up to 6 months.