Flourless Peanut Butter Banana (Printable)
Moist, flourless banana bars with creamy peanut butter, naturally gluten-free, quick to mix and bake.
# What you'll need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Spices & Add-ins
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, blend mashed bananas, peanut butter, eggs, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Incorporate ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and baking soda into the mixture, stirring thoroughly.
04 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chips if desired.
05 - Transfer batter to the prepared pan and distribute evenly.
06 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted emerges clean.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- Your secret shortcut for rich, tender bars with barely any cleanup is finally here.
- This treat earned a spot on my favorites list the first time I realized how easy it was to make it gluten free without sacrificing flavor.
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- One time, I cut into the bars too soon—trust me, cooling fully keeps them from crumbling.
- Letting the bananas get extra ripe changed everything—they practically turn to caramel when baked.
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- Always use super ripe bananas for maximum sweetness—blackened peels are your friend.
- A pinch of cinnamon on top adds both appetite appeal and a little aromatic kick.