High Protein Breakfast Idea 🥰

Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Bars

Macros: 278kcal, 13g protein, 34g carbs and 10g fat

https://laurenfitfoodie.com/the-best-gooey-chunky-peanut-butter-banana-oatmeal-bars/

Ingredients: (Makes 9 Bars)

Ripe bananas 3 (400g)

Rolled oats 3 cups (240g)

Peanut butter ½ cup (120g)

Chocolate chips 2 tbsp (30g)

Protein powder ½ cup (62g)

Vanilla extract 1 tsp

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Add bananas to a large bowl and mash well with a fork (or potato masher).

Then stir in peanut butter, protein powder and vanilla with the mashed bananas.

Add the oats and stir.

If adding chocolate chips, fold in half.

Transfer oat mixture to the prepared baking pan or dish and top with remaining chocolate chips.

Bake oatmeal bars for 18-22 minutes, or until set.

Then remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing. Adding it to the refrigerator overnight will firm it up and make it easier to slice; the flavors will also come together more too.

Enjoy warmed or chilled. I love eating these bars chilled with some greek yogurt and honey drizzled over top!

How to store

Store in an airtight container or with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 7 days or room temperature for 1-2 days.

To freeze: let the bars cool. For best results, wrap each cup individually in wax paper then place all the bars in a freezer-safe ziploc bag. The bars will stay good for 3-4 months.

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