Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
• Spread oats out onto an unlined baking sheet in a thin layer, and toast until lightly browned, about 10 minutes; remove and allow to cool. Mix together the cooled oats, protein powder, whole wheat flour, and flax seed until thoroughly combined, and mix with peanut butter and honey. Mash the bananas into the mixture, and stir to combine. Press the dough down onto the parchment-lined baking sheet in a 1/2-inch layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the edges of the dough are golden brown, about 15 minutes; cut into bars while warm, and allow the bars to cool. Wrap bars in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Puree bananas, peanut butter, and honey in a food processor until smooth. Place mixture in a bowl and add oat flour, coconut flour, and pea powder. Stir until combined.
• Press into a 10-inch square pan and refrigerate until hardened, about 30 minutes.

PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. Line a loaf pan (about 8 1/2-x 4 1/2-inches) with parchment paper or greased aluminum foil, letting it slightly overhang on the sides.
• Add the peanut butter and honey to a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments just until very smooth and easy to mix. Alternatively, you can soften the mixture on the stove using a double boiler .
• Add the protein powder or oat flour, flax, vanilla, and salt (if using) to the bowl with peanut butter and honey. Stir until well mixed.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press into an even layer.
• Add the chocolate chips to a heatproof bowl and microwave in 30-second increments (or use a double boiler), stirring, just until melted.
• Pour over of the peanut butter layer, making a thin, even chocolate layer on top. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
• Place in the fridge and chill until set, about an hour.
• Use the sides of the overhanging parchment to lift the set mixture out of the pan. Run a sharp knife under hot water, then slice into bars, running under hot water and cleaning off the knife every few slices to help make even cuts.