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Banana Bread Protein Bars
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5 from 6 votes

Banana Bread Protein Bars

These Banana Bread Protein Bars are easy to make, healthy and delicious. These yummy bars make the perfect breakfast or make ahead snack.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: brunch, Dessert, Snack, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 138kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • coconut oil
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ¼ cup peanut butter almond butter or nut butter of your choice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup 100% maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 ¼ cups oats I used Gluten Free Quick Rolled Oats
  • ¼ cup ground flax
  • 2 scoops protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips for drizzle *optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 baking pan with coconut oil. Place parchment paper on top and grease again with coconut oil leaving edges folded over the rim.
  • In medium bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, peanut butter, vanilla and maple syrup until blended.
  • In another medium bowl, mix together cinnamon, salt, oats, flax, protein powder and chia seeds until combined.
  • Add ¼ cup chocolate chips and make sure they are mixed in. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into greased pan and press down.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes until edges are browned. Allow to cool before removing from the pan.
  • After cooled for 5 minutes, slice into 16 bars.
  • Melt remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips in microwave and drizzle over top if desired.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
To store in the freezer: Place in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg