Recipes Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes Banana Oatmeal Protein Bars 4.5 (55) 44 Reviews 23 Photos This banana oatmeal protein bars recipe is gluten-free, high in protein, delicious, and so easy to make! Submitted by bradyike Updated on April 7, 2025 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 23 23 23 23 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 25 Yield: 1 8-inch pan Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 25 servings 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats 1 cup mashed ripe banana ⅔ cup vanilla protein powder (such as Muscletech Whey Protein Plus) ½ cup peanut butter, slightly melted ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins) ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut (Optional) ½ cup chopped raw almonds ¼ cup brewed sweet and spicy black tea (such as Good Earth Sweet & Spicy 2 tablespoons chia seeds 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut, or to taste (Optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan. Mix oats, banana, protein powder, peanut butter, cranberries, unsweetened flaked coconut, almonds, tea, chia seeds, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl; spread into prepared pan. Top with sweetened flaked coconut. Bake bars until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Set aside to cool until completely set, at least 15 minutes. Cook’s Note Substitute pumpkin for the bananas, if desired, and add nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.It's also delicious if you leave out the Craisins and instead add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips. I Made It Print 133 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 139 Calories 6g Fat 12g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 25 Calories 139 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 8% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 3mg 1% Sodium 68mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 12g 4% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Total Sugars 4g Protein 11g 21% Vitamin C 1mg 1% Calcium 17mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 122mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.