Chunky Monkey Protein Baked Oat Bars (Print Version)

Energy-boosting oat bars with banana, chocolate chunks, and walnuts. Ideal for meal prep breakfasts.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
05 - 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
08 - 1/2 cup vanilla or chocolate protein powder
09 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
10 - 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
11 - 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
14 - 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 thoroughly. Whisk in applesauce, maple syrup, almond milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine oats, protein powder, walnuts, chocolate chips, coconut if using, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder.
04 - Add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips and walnuts if desired.
06 - Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until golden and set. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
07 - Cool completely in the pan. Lift out using parchment paper, then slice into 12 equal bars.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Energy-boosting ingredients like oats and protein powder.
  • Classic Chunky Monkey flavor combination of banana, chocolate, and nuts.
  • Ideal for grab-and-go breakfasts and weekly meal prep.
02 -
  • Ensure the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing to prevent them from falling apart.
  • Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out mostly clean.
  • Use the parchment paper overhang as handles to easily lift the bars out of the pan.
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