High Protein Banana Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Bars

by Spencer Miller, "The Macro Chef"

These protein oatmeal bars are delicious and easy to make. You'll be reaching for these anytime you're craving an energy pick-me up that packs some protein.

Ingredients

• 3 cups (240g) quick oats
• 3 scoops (99g) Cellucor® COR-Performance Whey Whipped Vanilla
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup (240g) mashed banana
• ½ cup (120g) liquid egg whites
• 1 cup (240mL) sugar free maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120g) chocolate chips

Notes
*Regular maple syrup, honey, or agave can be substituted for sugar free maple syrup, but will increase calories / sugar.

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400F. In a large bowl add oats, protein powder, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together mashed banana, egg whites, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients and gently mix until combined.
• Add chocolate chips and fold into batter. Spray a 9x9 square baking pan with nonstick spray and line with foil or parchment paper. Pour batter into the pan. Bake at 400F for 25-30 minutes.
• Once baked, let completely cool then cut into 12 bars and enjoy!

Yield: 9 bars

Nutrition: 175 calories, 11 protein, 25 carbs, 4 fat, 4 fiber, 9 sugar