Protein-Packed Oat Bars
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Looking for a protein filled snack or breakfast addition? Look no further! These oat bars are exactly that.
These bars contain amazing ingredients and will really fill you up! Overall, this recipe makes 9 bars that are chewy but have a slight crunch on top.
You can eat these bars with or without toppings. With hints of vanilla, cinnamon, almond, and coconut, you can add anything to abide to your taste buds/cravings. The variations are endless!
Personally, I love adding almond butter, blueberries and/or strawberries, and honey. The combination is mwah *chef’s kiss*.
The protein punch in each bar comes from both the protein powder and the oats. For this recipe, I used my vanilla Prime Protein powder from Equip Foods. Their ingredients are absolutely AMAZING. Their protein powders are made from 100% grass-fed beef instead of whey, which is why I love it. They also use all natural sweeteners to make their flavors and they taste great. Can you say jackpot?!
If you have any issues finding a protein powder that works for you, go check them out. Their quality goes unmatched and will make your gut oh so happy.
Speaking of quality brands, I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats in this recipe. Bob’s Red Mill is another brand that I really can’t get enough of. They take care of a lot of my baking needs.
So, what are you waiting for?! Try these bad boys out and let me know how you like them below! 🙂
Protein-Packed Oat Bars
Equipment
- Food Processor/Blender
Ingredients
Base
- 2 bananas
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup whole almonds
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Topping Mixture
- 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray your favorite cooking oil on an 8×8 inch pan.
Base Mixture Instructions
- Combine all base ingredients into a mixture by adding to a food processor or blender. Mix until well combined but not too creamy. If using a blender, pulse about 15 times.
- Spread mixture evenly into the prepped pan and cook in oven for 10 minutes. While cooking, prepare topping mixture.
Topping Mixture Instructions
- Add topping mixture ingredients into a bowl and mix together.
- Once base mixture is finished cooking, add topping mixture on top and spread evenly. Cook in oven for 15 minutes.
- Serve plain or with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
