Packed with peanut butter, walnuts, chocolate chunks, and banana, these naturally sweetened bars are chewy, satisfying, and easy to make ahead — perfect for grabbing as a sweet snack all week long. 

Active time: 10 minutes | Total time: 30 minutes

Chunky Monkey Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (130g) peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (45g) finely chopped dates
• 1 medium banana, mashed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup (80g) rolled oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup (120g) mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Line an 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, peanut butter, dates, banana, and vanilla. Stir until well combined. Stir in the oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Fold in the mini chocolate chips and walnuts.

Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into 10 bars.

Serves: 10 | Serving Size: 1 bar 

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 237; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 41mg; Sodium: 176mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 7g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 240mg; Iron: 6%; Vitamin C: 3%; Calcium: 5%

Originally published December 2016; Updated May 2026