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oat peanut banana clusters

Oat Peanut Banana Clusters

These oat peanut banana clusters are crunchy outside and soft inside. Made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and creamy peanut butter. They’re easy to bake, lightly sweet, and perfect for snacks, breakfast, or a quick energy bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 clusters
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks optional

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  4. Stir in rolled oats until everything looks sticky and coated.
  5. Fold in chocolate chunks if using.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls onto the tray. Shape into loose clusters. Don’t flatten.
  7. Bake for 22–26 minutes until golden on the edges.
  8. Let cool fully before moving. They firm up as they cool

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for the best flavor. Rolled oats work best. Don’t use quick oats or the texture will turn soft. Let the clusters cool fully before storing or they may fall apart.