A chewy oatmeal crumble engulfs smooth dark chocolate banana fudge in these deliciously good-for-you chocolate oatmeal snack bars.
No-Bake
6 Ingredients
Vegan & Gluten-Free
These homemade banana fudge bars are based on the popular Oatmeal Chocolate Fudge Bars and are actually lightened up even more than the originals! Any banana lover will go crazy for the sweet chocolate-banana fudge centers.
The bars don’t need to be refrigerated, making them perfect to pack in a lunchbox or take as a nutritious on-the-go snack.
If you want to make these bars completely nut-free, feel free to sub out the peanut butter for sunbutter or coconut butter.
Or you can try using a regular butter spread (such as vegan Earth Balance), but I haven’t tried that variation yet.
These little fudge bars always go quickly at parties, so it’s a good idea to make a double batch if you want leftovers.
♥ If you make a batch of these bars, be sure to leave a comment or tag me on social media so I can see and like your photos!
No-Bake Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Fudge Bars
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly sub
- 1 tbsp water
- 4 oz chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mashed overripe banana (here's a Banana-Free Version)
Instructions
- *If you want a thicker chocolate layer than what’s shown in the photos, feel free to double the amount of chocolate chips and banana.Line an 8-inch pan with parchment or wax paper. Set aside. If nut butter isn’t easily stir-able, gently heat it. Stir the oats, salt, maple syrup, nut butter, and water together until evenly combined. Transfer 2/3 of this mixture to the prepared pan. Press down hard, using a second sheet of parchment to press it evenly into the bottom of the pan. Carefully melt the chocolate chips in a new bowl, then stir in the banana until smooth. Spread this mixture on top of the crust. Sprinkle remaining oat crumbles on top of the chocolate, and press down. Refrigerate or freeze until firm enough to cut into bars.View Nutrition Facts
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Love the simplicity of this recipe, Katie! I’m such a huge fan of easy-to-make granola bars, especially ones that include peanut butter, banana, and chocolate of course! 🙂
These look like an awesome on-the-go snack! Can’t wait to try them!
These look and sound absolutely amazing! I’ll have to remember this for the next time I need to bring dessert somewhere..
I’m thinking of adding pumpkin instead of the banana (hubby hates banana, ugh) to keep it lower fat than your banana free version…let’s hope it works 🙂
It worked! I just used 1/2 cup of pumpkin instead of the banana and it was great! Thanks for the easy, healthy recipe 🙂
Thanks for getting back and posting your results. Both variations sound great. This is the recipe I’ll be using. Thanks Katie.
These look delicious! I will be making these soon, and definitely doubling the chocolate filling 🙂
Oh…which to make first? These or the no banana original version…? If you were forced to pick one only, say as your survival food on a “dessert island” 😉 which would you choose? Of course you can change your mind later!
I like the way you expanded the chocolate layer with the banana!
I NEED to make these! Oats, chocolate and peanut butter make one of my favourite combinations and I love bananas. Thank you 🙂
I am wondering if I could substitute old fashioned oats for the quick oats in this recipe and/or in your black bean brownie recipe. Would they turn out the same, or are quick oats required? Thanks!
The photos look good enough to eat! I can’t wait to try this in my own kitchen!