Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars
These peanut butter banana oat bars, described by Hannah, are the perfect balance between banana bread and chewy granola bars. And they are sweet enough for her! Coming in at only 5 Weight Watchers points per bar and only 183 calories, I am in love.
For the record, I am a salty girl, not a sweet girl. Not to say I don’t love sweet things, but when push comes to shove, salty stuff wins hands down. So the fact that Hannah found these sweet enough is music to my ears.
This recipe is adapted from Jamie of Dishing Out Health. We simply adjusted her recipe a bit to make it a bit more Weight Watcher friendly, but I can see myself making these to have as a side to scrambled eggs and ham for breakfast, or a morning or afternoon snack, or a sweet treat in the evening while watching t.v.
Ingredients:
- ripe bananas (side note: if you only have fresh bananas, just microwave the bananas for one minute in the skin, and you will be good to go)
- peanut butter (no PB2 here! we want that real peanutty taste)
- sugar free pancake syrup (here is where I deviation from the original recipe which called for 1/2 cup real maple syrup – which would add 30 WW points to the recipe. I subbed in sugar free pancake syrup and saved 28 WW points just with that substitution)
- coconut oil (I reduced the amount from 3 tablespoons to 1 tablespoon, saving 16 WW points)
- quick oats (or regular oats if you prefer – both are 0 WW points)
- vanilla protein powder (I used Flavcity Vanilla)
- chocolate chips (I reduced the amount to 1/3 from 1/2 cup from the original recipe)
Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bars
Stop what you are doing and make these peanut butter bars! Perfect to pair with scrambled eggs at breakfast, morning or afternoon snack, or a sweet treat at night. 5 WW points and 183 calories!
Ingredients
- 2 medium bananas, ripe
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar free pancake syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (melted)
- 2 cups oats (we used quick oats)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (we used Flavcity Vanilla)
- 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
Add the peanut butter, sugar-free pancake syrup, and melted coconut oil to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
Stir in the old-fashioned oats, quick oats, protein powder, flour, and chocolate chips until fully incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared 8x8-inch pan, pressing it down evenly.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
Once cooled, transfer to a wire rack (if using parchment paper) and allow to cool completely for another 30 minutes.
Slice into 9 squares and enjoy!
Notes
These bars make a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack! Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. As of the date of this publication, each one is 5 WW points. If you count calories or macros, each one is 183 calories, 9 fat, 21 carbs, 2 fiber and 6 protein.
They’re great for meal prep, easy to grab on busy mornings, and make for a nourishing snack that won’t spike your blood sugar. Whether you enjoy them plain or add chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit, these bars strike the perfect balance between wholesome and indulgent!
After mashing the bananas and adding the rest of the ingredients, I thought that the batter was going to be too dry, but just keep mixing until everything comes together.
As a food blogger, it’s so easy to make a recipe, love it, and then never make it again because I’m always onto the next thing—new ideas, new flavors, and bigger and better recipes. But this Peanut Butter Banana Oat Bar recipe? This one breaks the cycle.
These bars are the perfect combination of chewy, lightly sweet, and packed with protein, making them an easy go-to for breakfast or a snack. The peanut butter and banana combo gives them that nostalgic, comforting flavor, while the oats and protein powder make them filling and satisfying.
Plus, they come together in minutes with ingredients I almost always have on hand—no fancy steps, no complicated process, just mix, bake, and enjoy.
Giving Credit to the Recipe Creator
Giving credit to the original creator of a recipe is so important, especially in the food blogging world. Simply tweaking a small detail—like reducing the salt from one teaspoon to half a teaspoon—doesn’t make it your own. Recipe development takes time, effort, and creativity, and acknowledging the source is a sign of respect for the work that went into it.
I always credit the original recipe creator when I adapt something, especially when I use it as a base to make it more Weight Watchers-friendly.
Whether I’m lowering the points, swapping ingredients, or adjusting the method, I believe it’s essential to share where the inspiration came from. It’s not just about integrity—it’s about fostering a supportive food community where we can all learn and grow together.
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In December 2020, I took a leap of faith and left my 30-year career as a legal secretary to pursue My Bizzy Kitchen full-time—a decision that changed my life.
Two years later, in October 2022, I was able to hire my daughter, Hannah, full-time, which brings me so much joy. Now, My Bizzy Kitchen is more than just recipes—it’s about embracing life, finding balance, and making healthy living sustainable and fun.
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Looking for more Weight Watchers inspiration? Check out my breakfast recipes!
