Banana Wake-Up Bars

Banana Wake-Up Bars

These are soft, simple, but delicious, bars made with yummy ingredients. They’re always a big hit when I make them for my friends and bring them to school.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
1 9×9-inch pan
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons wheat germ
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.

Step 2
In a mixing bowl, beat together the peanut butter, brown sugar, and butter with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then the banana. Stir in the oats, flour, wheat germ, and baking soda until completely combined. Spread in prepared baking pan.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.

Cook’s Notes

If you are not a banana fan, substitute 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce for the banana.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

102
Calories
5g
Fat
12g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 102
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol16mg 5%
Sodium63mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars6g
Protein3g
Vitamin C1mg 3%
Calcium11mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium95mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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