Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars

Name: Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats; 1 cup mashed banana; 0.66666668653488 cup vanilla protein powder (such as Muscletech Whey Protein Plus®); 0.5 cup peanut butter, slightly melted; 0.5 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®); 0.5 cup unsweetened flaked coconut; 0.5 cup chopped raw almonds; 0.25 cup brewed sweet and spicy black tea (such as Good Earth® Sweet&Spicy®; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.25 cup coconut, or to taste

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These bars are gluten free, high in protein, delicious, and so easy to make!

Submitted by bradyike

Published on January 20, 2017

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)

Directions

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.

Cook's Notes:

This is also delicious if you substitute pumpkin for the bananas and add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.

It's also delicious if you leave out the Craisins(R) and instead add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

139	Calories
6g	Fat
12g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 25
Calories 139
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	8%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 3mg	1%
Sodium 68mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g	21%
Vitamin C 1mg	1%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 122mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.