Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 0.67 cups vanilla protein powder , such as Muscletech Whey Protein Plus
• 0.5 cups peanut butter , slightly melted
• 0.5 cups sweetened dried cranberries , such as Craisins
• 0.5 cups unsweetened flaked coconut , Optional
• 0.5 cups chopped raw almonds
• 0.25 cups brewed sweet and spicy black tea (such as Good Earth Sweet & Spicy
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups sweetened flaked coconut , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.

2. 2

   Mix oats, banana, protein powder, peanut butter, cranberries, unsweetened flaked coconut, almonds, tea, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl; spread into prepared pan. Top with sweetened flaked coconut.

3. 3

   Bake bars until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool until completely set, at least 15 minutes.