Chocolate Baked Protein Oatmeal Bars
These yummy vegan chocolate baked oat bars make the perfect sweet but healthier snack or dessert. Easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients, these will become snacking staple!
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups ripe mashed banana 410 g, about 4 small
- 2 cups quick or rolled oats 200 g
- 2 scoops chocolate or vanilla vegan protein powder 60 g
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder 15 g
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips 85 g
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a 7-8 inch square baking pan with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- Place the banana in a mixing bowl and use an immersion blender or fork to mash into a paste.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix everything up into a thick, doughy batter.
- Evenly spread the mixture into the pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing into 16 bars.
Notes
Taste: These are not super sweet or decadent and are definitely more of a healthy snack bar. For a sweeter bar, you can add up to 3 tbsp maple syrup, coconut sugar or agave. For sugar-free sweetening, use a pinch of stevia or a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit.
Storage: Let cool then store in a container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freezer for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw at room temperature or in the fridge or microwave. Enjoy cold or warm in the microwave or oven.
Serving: Try them warm with a spread of almond or peanut butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 46mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4.8g