I’ve made banana bread countless times before…but this rendition is one of my favorites. These Protein Banana Bread Bars are bite-sized banana bread pieces packed with a little extra protein…and so warm and gooey when you microwave them! The best quick snack or breakfast on-the-go.

These bars are packed with healthy ingredients like chia seeds (fiber and plant-based protein), protein powder (use whatever kind you like, my fave brand is this one)

Be creative with toppings! I added almonds, pistachios, walnuts, cinnamon, and shredded coconut on top of my bars (aka whatever was in my pantry). Chia seeds + goji berries would also be a great combo!

Protein Banana Bread Bars

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These soft and melt-in-your-mouth breakfast banana bars are easy to make. Pop ’em in the microwave for a warm and gooey dessert that’s nutritious and packed with protein!

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 17 mins
• Yield: 10 bars 1x
• Category: Breakfast

Ingredients

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• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used this brand)
• 1 cup gluten free All Purpose Flour (can use coconut flour, almond flour, etc)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 TBSP chia seeds
• 1 tsp saigon cinnamon
• 2 eggs (1 with yolk, 1 with white only)
• 1/4 unsweetened almond milk
• dash of sea salt
• 10–15 drops liquid stevia (or sweetener of choice)
• raw almonds, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix well until a smooth, thick dough forms.
3. Pour batter into lightly greased bread pan.
4. Top with optional toppings.
5. Place in oven and bake for ~20 minutes or until top starts to golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Let cool and cut into 10 square bars.
7. **Store in fridge or on counter in an airtight container. Heat up for 30 seconds in microwave for the ultimate warm gooeyness!

Seriously I wasn’t kidding about microwaving these bars….TO DIE FOR!!Next time you have a few leftover browning bananas…make these bars! So simple. So gooey. So delicious.