No-bake peanut butter banana fudge bars made with banana, oats, & peanut butter that are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack! Easy peanut butter chocolate recipe made quick & is super tasty!
These no bake fudge bars are filled with delicious flavors and textures in every bite. You’re going to love how simple this recipe is to make because it might just become your favorite ripe banana recipe. Packed with oats, banana, chocolate, and peanut butter, this recipe truly has it all!
No Bake Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Bars
I adapted this great no-bake dessert bar recipe from an old cookbook I have and we love the results! It’s a sweetened oatmeal mixture layered with bananas and then given a chocolate peanut butter fudge on top. The addition of banana is wonderful and it pairs perfectly with peanut butter and chocolate.
Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Bars Ingredients
-Banana: You will need 1 banana for spreading in between the layers.
-Butter: Use 1 stick (1/2 cup) of butter to make the oat mixture taste rich and delicious.
-Brown sugar: You will need 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar for a sweet oat mix.
-Oats: Use 2 1/4 cups of oats. You can use rolled oats, old-fashioned, or even quick-cook depending on how chewy you want these bars to be.
-Chocolate chips: Use 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips for your homemade fudge layer.
-Peanut butter: You will need 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter for adding flavor to the wonderful fudge.
How to Make No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Fudge Bars
Spray an 8×8 square pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment.
In a microwaveable bowl, combine the butter with the brown sugar.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
Add in the oatmeal and stir. Return to the microwave for another 2 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract. Measure out about 3/4 cup of the oat mixture and press the remaining mixture into the 8×8 pan.
Slice banana and spread around on top of the oat mixture.
Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir until combined and spread over bananas.
Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup oats onto the chocolate.
Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Cut into squares and enjoy!
How can I make these bars healthier?
Here are several things you can do to cut down on sugar & fat, to make this recipe a bit healthier:
- Reduce butter from 1/2 cup to 1/3 cup , which is 5 TBSP.
- Reduce brown sugar to 1/4 cup, or use a sugar substitute instead.
- Reduce chocolate chips to 2/3 cup.
By doing these 3 things, you can reduce each serving to 189 calories (a 50 calorie decrease), 12 g fat and just 8 grams of sugar!
Can I use a different Nut butter?
If you can’t have peanut butter, you can use any type of nut butter in its place! Many nut butters can have a softer consistency, compared to peanut butter, but the chocolate and oats should work to hold it into bar shape.
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA FUDGE BARS
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- ½ cup butter 1 stick
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 ¼ cup oats old fashion or quick cook
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter
Instructions
- Spray an 8×8 square pan with non-stick spray or line it with parchment. (I adore using the dual foil-parchment paper as it molds nicely to pans but still provides the non-stick awesomeness of parchment paper!)
- In a microwaveable bowl, combine butter with brown sugar. Microwave on high for 2 minutes 30 seconds.
- Add oatmeal, stir and return to the microwave for an additional 2 minutes.
- Stir in vanilla. Measure out about 3/4 cup of the oat mixture and press remaining mixture into the 8×8 pan. Slice banana and spread around on top of the oat mixture.
- Combine chocolate chips and peanut butter and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir until combined and spread over bananas. Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup oats onto the chocolate. Refrigerate 2-3 hours. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
- Store any remaining bars in the fridge.
Nutrition
How long are no bake peanut butter banana fudge bars good for?
These bars are good for up to 3 or 4 days if stored in an airtight container in the fridge. For best tasting results eat within 2 days.
Can I double this recipe?
Absolutely! You can double this recipe and press it down into a 9×13 baking dish if desired. Doubling this recipe means that you’ll have plenty to share with friends and family so serve them up as a tasty treat at your next party or get-together.
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These no bake peanut butter banana fudge bars are a delicious treat or snack for when you want something sweet, chewy, and tasty. Serve them up for any occasion and they’re always sure to disappear.
No-bake peanut butter banana fudge bars made with banana, oats, & peanut butter that are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack! Easy peanut butter chocolate recipe made quick & is super tasty!
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