Chunky Monkey Protein Baked Oat Bars (Printable)

Soft baked oat bars with bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and walnuts for a protein-packed breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
03 - 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
09 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
10 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1 teaspoon baking powder

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth. Stir in applesauce, honey or maple syrup, almond milk, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine oats, protein powder, walnuts, chocolate chips, salt, cinnamon, and baking powder.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
05 - Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
06 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until bars are set and golden around the edges.
07 - Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 bars.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy 10-minute preparation.
  • Packed with 6g of protein per bar.
  • Wholesome ingredients like oats, bananas, and walnuts.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and easily adaptable for vegan diets.
02 -
  • Use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats for a better texture.
  • Check the bars at 22 minutes; the edges should be golden but the center should stay moist.
  • Line your pan with enough parchment paper to hang over the sides for easy removal.
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