Description
Learn how to make delicious no-bake Chocolate Banana Protein Oat Bars with creamy Greek yogurt layers. A healthy and easy recipe for a tasty snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (90 g)
- 1/2 cup chocolate protein powder (60 g)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (30 g)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (60 ml)
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 large banana) (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup milk of choice (60 ml)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (240 g)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (1.5 g)
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (45 g)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix mashed banana, honey or maple syrup, and peanut or almond butter.
- Add milk and vanilla extract to the banana mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Spread Greek yogurt evenly over the top of the oat layer.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap or foil.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Once set, remove from the fridge and cut into bars.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a smoother consistency, opt for Greek yogurt with a higher fat content.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top for an extra crispy texture.
- Try different flavors of protein powder for a varied taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 10g
Keywords: chocolate banana bars, protein oat bars, greek yogurt layers, no-bake dessert, healthy snack, easy recipe
