Protein Granola Bars
These Homemade Protein Granola Bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, afternoon pick-me-ups, or post workout fuel.
Equipment
- 1 8" by 8" square pan with sides at least 2" high
- Parchment paper
- 1 Mixing bowl
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Oatmeal use old-fashioned oats
- ½ Cup Protein powder
- ⅔ Cup Peanut butter use natural peanut butter with no sugar added; stir well to incorporate the oils
- ⅓ Cup Honey may substitute with pure maple syrup
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 Large Egg yolk
- 1 Medium Ripe banana mashed
- ⅓ Cup Chocolate chips
Instructions
Prepare baking pan
- Cut two 8" x 12" strips of parchment paper.
- Place two strips crossing each other so the paper extends beyond top of pan.
Protein granola bars
- Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃)
- Place peanut butter, honey, eggs, egg yolk, protein powder, and mashed banana in a large mixing bowl. Using a silicone spatula, stir until well combined.½ Cup Protein powder, ⅔ Cup Peanut butter, ⅓ Cup Honey, 2 Large Eggs, 1 Large Egg yolk, 1 Medium Ripe banana
- Add the oatmeal to the mixing bowl and stir well until the oats are evenly coated.2 Cups Oatmeal
- Add chocolate chips to the mixing bowl and stir until evenly distributed.⅓ Cup Chocolate chips
- Pour the dough into the prepared baking pan and smooth evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown and the bars are set in the center.
- Place pan on a wire rack and allow bars to cool completely.
- To remove the granola bars from the pan, gently lift up on the parchment paper hanging over the sides and transfer the bars to a cutting board before slicing.
Nutrition
Calories: 143kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 56mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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