Soft Baked Banana Superfood Protein Bars
Thick, tender banana oat protein bars loaded with creamy nut butter, flaxseed, hemp hearts, walnuts, and mini chocolate chips.
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 301kcal
Equipment
- 8 x 8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
Banana Protein Bar Batter
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 large bananas)
- ½ cup creamy nut butter
- ⅓ cup agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ½ cup vanilla protein powder or peanut butter protein powder
- ¼ cup collagen peptides
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 4 tablespoons hemp hearts
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Stir 1 cup mashed ripe banana, 1/2 cup creamy nut butter, 1/3 cup agave, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Stir 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup protein powder, 1/4 cup collagen peptides, 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 4 tablespoons hemp hearts, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the banana mixture until fully combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the lined 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is gently firm. Cool completely before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Use ripe, freckled bananas for the best flavor.
Nutrition is estimated and will vary by the protein powder and nut butter used.
For frozen bananas, thaw completely and drain excess liquid before measuring.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 226mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg