Peanut Butter Banana Protein Bars
Oil Free, Refined-Sugar Free, plus Vegan, Gluten Free & Nut free Options
If their title isn’t enough of a mouthful, these protein bars sure will be. Packed full of high-energy foods and healthy fats, these vegan bars make for a perfect post-exercise snack to replenish your tired muscles.
Makes 12 Bars
Ingredients
2 large ripe bananas
2 cups rolled oat (quick oats will also work, use gluten free if needed)
¼ cup hemp hearts
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
3 tbsp cacao or cocoa powder
1 tbsp cinnamon
2 heaping tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter)
3 tbsp of honey or maple syrup (or more depending on your desired sweetness)
1.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 pinches of fine ground sea salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 12 baking pan with parchment paper.
Place bananas in a medium bowl and mash them until smooth.
Add all remaining ingredients and stir together until well combined.
Bake in the oven for approximately 15-18mins.
Nut free option: sub an extra 1/4 cup of hemp hearts in place of 1/4 cup of walnuts. Use tahini or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.