High Protein Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bars
Combining rich peanut butter, dark chocolate chips, and banana bread these Peanut Butter Banana Bread Bars get an extra dose of protein from almond flour and protein powder. They feature an irresistible moist and gooey texture, and are vegan, no dairy, and gluten free, making them a perfect healthy breakfast or snack.
Servings: 9 squares
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 chia egg (1 tbsp chia seeds mixed with 3 tbsp water) or substitute 1 egg or flax egg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2/3 cups peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (can omit and substitute 1/4 cup extra almond flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (plus extra for sprinkling on top, if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas, add chia egg, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix to combine.
- Add almond flour, protein powder, and baking soda and mix. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Line 8 x 8 in glass baking dish with parchment paper, and transfer mixture to baking dish, pressing down to spread evenly. If desired, top with extra chocolate chips.
- Bake 20 - 25 minutes, until set. It will still be slightly gooey in the center.
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