Banana Chocolate Chip Protein Bars Recipes

BANANA BARS WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper so that the parchment overhangs two opposite sides like handles. Lightly coat with nonstick spray and set aside.
• Mash the bananas in a mixing bowl. Double check the measurement to ensure you have 1 cup (less will make the bars dry; more and they may not bake all the way through). Stir in the coconut sugar, butter, milk, egg, and vanilla until well blended.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the bowl with the wet ingredients. With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir to combine, stopping as soon as the flour disappears. Fold in 1/3 cup chocolate chips.
• Scrape the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on top. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with just a few moist crumbs clinging to it. Place the pan a wire rack to cool completely, then using the parchment handles, lift the bars onto a cutting board. Slice into squares of desired size and enjoy!

CHOCOLATE-BANANA PROTEIN BARS

Steps:

• Mix ingredients in a large bowl. Pour into non-stick cake pan. Bake at 300o F for 25 minutes or until firm. Let cool slightly before cutting.
• We have made these into 8 small bars, but you could easily make into 4 larger ones, with double the protein (e.g., 23 g protein per bar).
• If you don't want the fat replace the oil with unsweetened applesauce. It will taste just as good and still retain the moist but firm texture.

NUTTY BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• In medium bowl, beat banana with electric mixer on medium speed until pureed. Add Bisquick mix, protein powder, egg and syrup; beat until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and half of the pecan chips. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecan chips.
• Bake 18 to 25 minutes or just until center is set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows. Remove bars to cooling rack or plate.
• Spoon frosting into small resealable freezer plastic bag; microwave on High 10 to 15 seconds. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle frosting over bars. Gently press 2 dried banana chips on top of each bar.