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Protein Banana Bread Bars

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!

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
  • 1015 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!