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Banana Protein Bars (Flourless, Vegan)

Easy and nutritious, these Banana Protein Bars are flourless and vegan made without protein powder. Its freezer friendly and a favorite pre-workout energy booster snack.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword banana protein bars recipe, healthy banana protein bars, homemade banana protein bars, how to make banana protein bars, vegan banana protein bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 216kcal
Author Gunjan

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe bananas (brown spots on its skin but not over ripe)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds (soaked in 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp warm water)
  • 3/4 cup hempseeds
  • 2 cups almond flour (or hazelnut flour)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven at 325 degree Fahrenheit and prepare an 8 inch square baking pan with a parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork or a food masher until its liquidy and well mashed. Should not have any lumps if possible. (This may take about 2-3 minutes). Stir in vanilla extract.
  • In the same mixing bowl, stir in soaked chia seeds. Mix well so that mashed banana and chia seeds are well blended.
  • Add hempseeds and whip it well with a spoon until smooth.
  • Now, fold in almond flour or hazelnut flour, baking powder and salt. Mix it well with a spoon until a thick batter is formed.
  • Spoon it out in the prepared baking pan and spread evenly throughout the pan with a flat spatula or with the back of a spoon.
  • Then, Place the pan in the middle rack of the oven and bake it for 45 minutes. When done, turn off the oven and let it rest for 1 minute in the warm oven. Then, take out the pan and place it on a flat counter. Let it cool without disturbing.
  • Gently, pull out the parchment paper along with the baked banana bar and place it on a flat working counter. Let it cool down to the room temperature completely. Then slice and enjoy!

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Notes

How to store:
  • Room temperature - after slicing keep them in a container with a light lid at room temperature for a day to enjoy.
  • Refrigerator - Once cooled and sliced at room temperature, refrigerate them in an air tight container for about 1 week. You may enjoy them as is or microwave for 10-15 seconds. You may oven toast for 3 minutes too and let it cool.
  • Freeze - After completely cooling and slicing, store the banana bar slices in a Ziploc bag and freeze them for about 1 month. You may oven toast them for 5 minutes and let it cool. For a softer protein bar you may microwave for 20-30 seconds and let it cool.
Variations:
  • Chocolate chips - after shaping the batter in the baking pan, sprinkle 3-4 tbsp dairy free chocolate chips over it and then bake.
  • Maple syrup - taste test the batter and mix 1-2 tsp maple syrup in the batter if desired. Then, shape it in the baking pan and bake. Or after baking you may drizzle maple syrup on your slices just like pancakes.
  • Chocolate syrup - you may drizzle chocolate syrup on the baked banana protein bars and then slice. Or else you may slice and then drizzle chocolate syrup or melted chocolate on your slice as per your taste.
 
  • These banana protein bars are moderate sweet. If you plan to add any of the mentioned variations the sweet level will also change depending on your choices.
  • The nutrition value will vary depending on your choice of variations in this recipe. 
  • They are soft but firm and chewy. However, its very different from store bought protein bars. 

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg