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freshly baked oat and banana protein bars

Oat and Banana Protein Bars

These oat and banana protein bars are soft, chewy, and naturally sweet. Packed with oats, bananas, and peanut butter, they make a healthy snack or breakfast that’s easy to grab on the go.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 Bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium ripe bananas
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or raisins optional
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan (8x8 inch works well) with parchment paper.
  2. Mash Bananas: Peel and mash the bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir until creamy and combined.
  4. Add Dry Ingredients: Fold in rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently. If you like, add chocolate chips or raisins.
  5. Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into the lined baking pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
  7. Cool and Slice: Let bars cool at least 10 minutes before slicing into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container or freeze for later.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and soft texture.
  • You can swap peanut butter for almond butter if preferred.
  • For a chocolate twist, fold in 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder along with chocolate chips.
  • These bars are perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as a post-workout snack.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for 2 months.