Healthy Snack Recipes Bananas
Nutritious? Look no further than these Peanut Butter Banana Bites with only three ingredients. These are super fast, super simple healthy no-bake snacks kids loveand can even make themselves. You can make them gluten-free, vegan, and yes, even nut-free!
Let me paint the picture for you. I had pulled one load of laundry out of the dryer, moved one from the washer to the dryer, and put yet another load in the washer. I had the counter covered with little containers and dirty knives and packages of grapes and carrots and cheese and bread and crackers and cucumbers and bags of raisins and tubs of yogurt and bottles of honey and everything else needed to prep two kids’ lunches and breakfast for the next three days.
The flat iron steak was thawing and the zucchini was recently sliced for that night’s dinner. I moved the chicken from the freezer to the fridge to thaw for tomorrow’s dinner. Dirty dishes were multiplying next to the sink. The phone was ringing because mom was calling.
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Five minutes later he got the hint. He walked his seven-year-old butt upstairs and politely asked for me to get him some batteries for the controller. And I did.
Well, clearly the hint was not taken by the five-year-old.What did I hear ten minutes later bellowing over the music from Super Mario Brothers?
These are a mom-approved kid favorite! My kids beg me to make these banana bites, just as I’m sure yours will. Heck, you might even find yourself enjoying these as a healthy snack too!
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Peanut butter and banana is always a favorite combination in everything from this Skinny Peanut Butter Chip Smoothieor these Flourless Funky Monkey Oatmeal Muffins. Sometimes we even sneak it into more indulgent treats like the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Ice Cream.
You literally need three ingredients, and you have complete control over those ingredients, as you’ll see in my variations below. And you’ll also need less than five minutes. You don’t even have to do any of the work because these are simple enough for the kids to make on their own.
Here is a brief overview so you can see just how easy it is to make. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for the full quantities and details.
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The best part about these is that after slicing a banana into chunks, the possibilities are endless. You can change up the flavors, choose gluten free granola, make them dairy free or vegan, and even use sunflower seed butter or another nut-free or peanut-free option.
I love that these banana snacks are packed with healthy ingredients. The kids love that they taste yummy, with the soft and sweet banana, salty peanut butter, and plenty of crunch.
However, some store-bought granola can be loaded with extra sugar and fat, which is why I often try to make my own. That was I control the ingredients that go into it.
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Customize this healthy snack with your favorite toppings, or let the kids make their own. Based on your choice of granola and nut or seed butter, you have options to make them gluten free, dairy free, vegan, nut free or peanut free. The perfect after school snack for everyone!These old-fashionedBanana Bars with chocolate chips are the epitome of snack-meets-dessert (or is it dessert-meets-snack?) stardom. Use your ripe bananas to make this easy, moist, and delectable treat!
Wholesome enough to fly as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up but scrumptious enough to satisfy sweet cravings, this healthy-dessert-meets-anytime-munchie is a recipe you can feel great packing for your kids’ lunches or rewarding yourself with after (or during!) a long day.
One of the reasons I adore banana recipes like these banana bars so much is that they allow me to sweeten up my baked goods more naturally.
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These banana bars are made from less processed ingredients and offer nutritional benefits too (just like the recipes on this list of 50 Healthy Desserts).
5 Star Review “These are brilliant. The bars are not too sweet and have a great banana taste. Thank you for sharing such a genius creation.” — Tracy —
In addition to being naturally sweetened primarily with mashed banana, these banana bars are made without brown sugar. (I use coconut sugar, though you can swap in brown sugar if that is what you have on hand.) The banana bars are also 100% whole wheat.
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Even with these healthy swaps, however, this banana recipe will still satisfy any sweet tooth. I found a good reason to eat them at any time of day.
Like theseStrawberry Oatmeal Bars, and honestly the majority of the healthy dessert recipes on my site, they’re well balanced, nutritious, and hit the spot whether you need a 3 p.m. energy boost or a late-night treat.
You can also make these banana bars for a crowd. Double the recipe, then bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. The 9×13 banana bars recipe will be thicker, so you will need to extend the baking time by several minutes.
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If you’ve already frosted the bars and want to store them for a longer period, you can freeze banana bars with cream cheese frosting (or any other frosting). See tips below.
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Healthy Banana Bars with Chocolate Chips. Moist, chewy, and easy to make. Kids love them and they are perfect for healthy desserts and snacks!
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Serving: 1 (of 16) Calories: 98 kcal Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 18 mg Fiber: 1 g Sugar: 8 g
Hi, I'm Erin Clarke, and I'm fearlessly dedicated to making healthy food that's affordable, easy-to-make, and best of all DELISH. I'm the author and recipe developer here at and of The Well Plated Cookbook. I adore both sweets and veggies, and I am on a mission to save you time and dishes. WELCOME!
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