Banana Protein Bars
Chewy, no-bake protein bars made with banana, oat and coconut flours for a quick snack.
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour can sub for almond flour or more oat flour
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons sugar optional
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup almond butter can sub for any nut butter
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup or maple syrup
- 1 small banana mashed
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts optional
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the oat flour, coconut flour, vanilla protein powder, sugar (if using), and cinnamon until evenly combined.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the almond butter and brown rice syrup together until they soften and can be stirred to a smooth consistency.
- Pour the warmed wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir to combine, then add the mashed banana and mix until incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped nuts if using, then add the milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition, until a thick, firm batter forms.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly into an even layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set, then slice into 12 bars.
Equipment
- 8 x 8-inch baking dish
- Parchment Paper
- large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- spoon or spatula
Notes
- Bars keep best refrigerated.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown rice syrup if preferred.
- Swap coconut flour for almond or extra oat flour if needed.
- Omit sugar for a less sweet bar.