A chewy oatmeal crumble engulfs smooth dark chocolate banana fudge in these deliciously good-for-you chocolate oatmeal snack bars.
No-Bake
6 Ingredients
Vegan & Gluten-Free
These homemade banana fudge bars are based on the popular Oatmeal Chocolate Fudge Bars and are actually lightened up even more than the originals! Any banana lover will go crazy for the sweet chocolate-banana fudge centers.
The bars don’t need to be refrigerated, making them perfect to pack in a lunchbox or take as a nutritious on-the-go snack.
If you want to make these bars completely nut-free, feel free to sub out the peanut butter for sunbutter or coconut butter.
Or you can try using a regular butter spread (such as vegan Earth Balance), but I haven’t tried that variation yet.
These little fudge bars always go quickly at parties, so it’s a good idea to make a double batch if you want leftovers.
♥ If you make a batch of these bars, be sure to leave a comment or tag me on social media so I can see and like your photos!
No-Bake Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Fudge Bars
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cup quick oats
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup peanut butter or allergy-friendly sub
- 1 tbsp water
- 4 oz chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup mashed overripe banana (here's a Banana-Free Version)
Instructions
- *If you want a thicker chocolate layer than what’s shown in the photos, feel free to double the amount of chocolate chips and banana.Line an 8-inch pan with parchment or wax paper. Set aside. If nut butter isn’t easily stir-able, gently heat it. Stir the oats, salt, maple syrup, nut butter, and water together until evenly combined. Transfer 2/3 of this mixture to the prepared pan. Press down hard, using a second sheet of parchment to press it evenly into the bottom of the pan. Carefully melt the chocolate chips in a new bowl, then stir in the banana until smooth. Spread this mixture on top of the crust. Sprinkle remaining oat crumbles on top of the chocolate, and press down. Refrigerate or freeze until firm enough to cut into bars.View Nutrition Facts
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Emma says
These look so good! However, I was wondering if I could freeze these? And if so, how long do you think they would stay good in the freezer?
Shameela Collier says
Tried this.. And it was a FANTASTIC hit with my kids and hubby😊
Just wanted to know if there was anything I could do /add to make them less crumbly?
Elyssa says
Very yummy! I used honey as the sweetener and will probably cut back on it next time – this came out very sweet, which could be due to the fact that I added extra banana and melted chocolate chips for the filling. I used old fashioned oats since I didn’t have quick oats but pulsed them briefly in my Ninja to make them more like quick oats, and I used almond milk in place of the water, adding more than 1 tablespoon for additional moisture. My chocoholic husband gave this recipe a thumbs up! Thanks for the recipe!
Lisa says
I just came back to make this recipe once again and saw there was only one rating! I have made this several times now and the whole family loves it, so here is my 5-star review. 🙂
CCK Media Team says
This makes us so happy, thank you!
T says
Could you sub for coconut oil instead of coconut butter?
Marylou says
These bars are amazing! So easy to make! I also added a scant amount of poppy seeds, flax seeds to the mix. As I’ve gotten use to less sugar recently, I added only 1/4 cup of honey. It was plenty sweet with the chocolate chips. Will make again!