Banana Oat Protein Bars
Hearty protein bars with sweetness from bananas and chocolate chips for a treat.
Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 2 medium overripe bananas about 1 ½ cups
- ½ cup natural unsweetened, unsalted peanut butter or a mix of nut butters
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ⅔ cup vanilla whey protein or protein of choice
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ¼ cup chopped nuts
- ¼ teaspoon salt omit if your nut butters have salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place bananas in a large mixing bowl and use a fork to thoroughly mash. Stir in peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add rolled oats, protein powder, chocolate chips, nuts, and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish and spread in an even layer. Bake for 23-25 minutes until set.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack until cutting.
- Once fully cooled, cut into 16 squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days and in the refrigerator for up to one week.