Description
These Dark Chocolate Greek Yogurt Banana Snack Bars are a delicious and nutritious treat, combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa and dark chocolate chips. Moist and satisfying, these bars are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert option, packed with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and oat flour.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent the bars from sticking.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir in the oat flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which could make the bars dense.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips to ensure even distribution without breaking them apart.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bars are fully cooked.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan to firm up before slicing them into 9 equal squares for serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey to make the recipe vegan, but ensure the Greek yogurt is dairy-free to maintain that status.
- Oat flour can be made at home by grinding rolled oats in a blender or food processor.
- Store the snack bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For an extra crunch, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the batter.
