Wholesome, chewy and packed with protein – the perfect grab-and-go snack!
These Chocolate Chip Protein Banana Bars are the ultimate fusion of comfort and nutrition. Made with ripe bananas, rich dark roast peanut butter from Mayver’s, and studded with dark chocolate chips, they’re naturally sweetened with sugar-free maple syrup and powered up with vanilla whey protein for a nourishing snack or post-workout treat. With a soft, cake-like texture and a hint of cinnamon spice, they’re gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and totally irresistible.
Ingredients
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300g mashed ripe banana (about 2–3 bananas)
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115ml milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy etc.)
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115ml sugar-free maple syrup
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125g Mayver’s Dark Roast 100% Peanut Butter
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1 tsp vanilla bean paste
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1 tsp sea salt flakes
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1 tsp apple cider vinegar
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2 tsp cinnamon or mixed spice
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180g oat flour
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50g vanilla whey protein powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp baking soda
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160g dark chocolate chips
Method
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Preheat your oven to 165°C (fan forced) and line a baking dish (20x20cm) with parchment paper.
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Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl. Add milk, sugar-free maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla paste, vinegar, and salt. Whisk until smooth and combined.
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In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, vanilla whey protein, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and chocolate chips.
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Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
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Pour the batter into your lined baking dish and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips if desired.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool completely in the tin before slicing into 12 bars.
Storage
Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 90 days.
Nutrition (per bar)
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Calories: 255
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Protein: 10g
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Carbohydrates: 26g
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Fat: 9g
Whether you're after a quick brekkie bite or a healthy dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and protein goals in one go!