Flourless Peanut Butter Banana Bars (Printable View)
Moist flourless banana bars with creamy peanut butter and optional dark chocolate—quick, gluten-free, and satisfying.
# Ingredient List:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices & Add-ins
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
03 - Incorporate ground cinnamon, sea salt, and baking soda into the batter until evenly distributed.
04 - Gently fold dark chocolate chips into the mixture, if desired.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface for even baking.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into individual portions.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- It takes minutes and zero fancy equipment: just a bowl, a whisk, and a craving for peanut butter goodness.
- Even friends who watch gluten or dairy love these bars—they always disappear fast at gatherings.
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- One time I tried slicing before the bars cooled and ended up with tasty chaos—wait for that set!
- If your bananas aren’t sweet enough, an extra drizzle of syrup wakes up the flavor beautifully.
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- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for two days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- If your peanut butter is dry, loosen it with a splash of warm maple syrup before mixing.