Chewy bars combining blueberries, ripe banana, oats, and a protein boost for easy nourishment.
# 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 (do not thaw if frozen)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Set oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash bananas. Add honey or maple syrup, applesauce, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil or butter. Whisk until smooth.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
05 - Fold in blueberries carefully, avoiding overmixing, especially with frozen berries.
06 - Evenly spread batter into the prepared pan. 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 the pan before lifting out using parchment overhang. Cut into 12 bars.
