Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars (Gluten Free)

Contributed By: Parker

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)

Method:

Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
Step 2 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.
Step 3 Bake bars until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool until they set completely, at least 15 minutes.

Helpful Hints:

These bars are gluten free, high in protein, delicious, and so easy to make!
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.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Additional Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 25
Yield: 1 8-inch pan
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
139 Calories
6g Fat
12g Carbs
11g Protein


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