Description
Indulge in these delicious Dark Chocolate Greek Yogurt Banana Snack Bars that are perfect for a quick energy boost or satisfying your sweet cravings. These bars are packed with wholesome ingredients and a hint of chocolate for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- Optional: extra banana slices or chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Include chocolate: Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, top with extra slices/chocolate if desired, and bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Let it cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before slicing into bars.
- Storage: Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- You can use mini chocolate chips for better distribution.
- For added protein, mix in 1–2 tablespoons of chia seeds or flaxseed meal.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
