No-Bake Banana Nut Protein Bars

A vegan banana bread snack bar made with nuts, oats, dates, and protein powder to keep you fuller. Store bars in freezer; they can be eaten directly from the freezer without thawing.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup almonds
• ½ cup walnuts
• ½ cup mashed banana
• 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
• 9 large pitted Medjool dates
• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, divided
• ½ cup vanilla protein powder (such as MCT Lean®)
• ¼ cup chocolate chips (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap.

Step 2

Combine dates, banana, and vanilla extract in a large food processor until smooth, about 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup oats, walnuts, almonds, flax seed, cinnamon, and salt; blend.

Step 3

Scrape sides down and add remaining 1/4 cup oats and protein powder; process until mixture is well combined and thick, about 1 minute. Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 4

Spoon mixture into prepared pan; press into pan using wet hands until even.

Step 5

Freeze until solid, at least 2 to 3 hours. Slice into 10 bars.