Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars
Description
This banana oatmeal protein bars recipe, made with oats, coconut, dried cranberries, peanut butter, and chia seeds, gets a boost with added protein.
Ingredients
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2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
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1 cup mashed banana
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2/3 cup vanilla protein powder (such as Muscletech Whey Protein Plus®)
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1/2 cup peanut butter, slightly melted
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1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
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1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
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1/2 cup chopped raw almonds
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1/4 cup brewed sweet and spicy black tea (such as Good Earth® Sweet&Spicy®
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2 tablespoons chia seeds
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup coconut, or to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
2
Mix oats, banana, protein powder, peanut butter, cranberries, unsweetened flaked coconut, almonds, tea, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl; spread into prepared pan. Top with sweetened flaked coconut.
3
Bake bars until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool until completely set, at least 15 minutes.