Chewy bars featuring blueberries, banana, oats, and protein for a wholesome, energizing snack.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
07 - 1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
11 - 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
→ Mix-Ins
12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together oats, protein powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash bananas and whisk in honey or maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in blueberries carefully to avoid overmixing, especially if frozen.
06 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 28 to 32 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
07 - Allow bars to cool completely in pan, then remove using parchment overhang and cut into 12 equal bars.
