These bars are an entire nutritious meal in one and are amazing for on the go or if you want a fast simple breakfast. They are also very filling and packed with protein! (15g to be exact). If your morning needs a boost try these awesome Green Monster Breakfast Bars.
4 Servings:
- 1 cup quick oats
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
- 2 scoops or 42 grams vanilla protein powder (I used french vanilla designer whey)
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp ground flax
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp honey (or agave syrup, real maple syrup or low sugar syrup) (I used a combination!)
- 2-3 drops stevia extract (or use another sweetener) (This is optional, I left the stevia out but for most people I think they would like the extra sweetness)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 cup spinach finely chopped (I used a food processor to get very small pieces)
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
preheat oven to 350 degrees
1. Stir together mashed banana, almond milk and protein powder.
2. Add the flax and let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes
3. Add all of the other ingredients, stir to combine.
4. Pour the batter into an 8×8 inch pan. Spread evenly!
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and edges are golden brown. Allow to cool before cutting.
6. Slice into 4 large squares and either save in a plastic container on the counter/in the fridge for a few days or freeze for a future delicious breakfast!
