How to Make Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and delicious snack to satisfy your sweet tooth? These Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars are the perfect solution! Packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, bananas, and protein powder, these bars are not only tasty but also provide a good source of energy and protein to keep you going throughout the day.

Whether you need a quick breakfast on the go, a post-workout snack, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, these bars are versatile and convenient to have on hand. Plus, ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • ⅔ cup vanilla protein powder (such as Muscletech Whey Protein Plus®)
  • ½ cup peanut butter, slightly melted
  • ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
  • ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut (Optional)
  • ½ cup chopped raw almonds
  • ¼ cup brewed sweet and spicy black tea (such as Good Earth® Sweet&Spicy®
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup coconut, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 1 8-inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
  • Mix oats, banana, protein powder, peanut butter, cranberries, 1/2 cup coconut, almonds, tea, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl; spread into prepared pan. Top with 1/4 cup coconut.
  • Bake bars until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool until they set completely, at least 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    139 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 3mg
    • Sodium: 68mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 122mg