Easy Baked Oatmeal Protein Bar Recipe

As a registered dietitian, personal trainer, and home-cook, these baked oatmeal protein bars are an easy way to stay energized throughout the day.

My recipe for baked oatmeal protein bars have all the elements of chunky-monkey and is perfectly chewy and and comes together in less than 30 minutes with only 8 simple ingredients.

Why Should I Make These Oatmeal Protein Bars?

Nutritional Benefits of Oats

Ingredients

• Bananas: Packed with potassium and dietary fiber.
• Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Rich in fiber and a good source of complex carbohydrates.
• PB Fit Powder: I love using PB Fit because it adds a nice peanut butter flavor but you could also make this recipe with natural peanut butter.
• Collagen Peptides: Supports skin, hair, and joint health. I've found that collagen peptides is one of the best protein powders in baking because the neutral blends so easily. Depending on your preference, you can use vegan protein or any unflavored protein powder if you don't have collagen peptides.
• Dark Chocolate Chips: A touch of sweetness and antioxidants.

Variations and Substitutions:

Protein Powder

If you don't have collagen peptides, feel free to substitute your favorite protein powder between whey, plant-based, or any of your favorite protein powders based on your dietary and taste preferences.

Seed and Nut Mix-Ins

I also have made this recipe by adding additional protein and healthy fats content by including chopped nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pecans or chopped seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.

Print Recipe

Gluten-Free Collagen Protein Bar Recipe

Post-workout, midday snack, quick breakfast, these baked oatmeal protein bars are sweetened naturally with bananas and made from rolled oats to provide sustainable energy throughout the day.

Prep Time3 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: gluten free, high protein, protein bar, protein breakfast

Servings: 12 bars

Calories: 125kcal

Author: Wan Na Chun

Ingredients

• 2 small ripe bananas mashed
• 2 cups + ¼ cup gluten-free rolled oats 200g
• 5 tablespoon PB Fit powder 40g
• 2 scoops of collagen peptides 20g
• ¼ cup chocolate chips
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• Splash of vanilla
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

• Mix mashed bananas, collagen, PB Fit, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt together in a large metal bowl.
• Add rolled oats and chocolate chips. Mix well to combine.
• Bake at 350 for 20 mins. Cool for at least 10 minutes before enjoying.

Notes

Depending on your preference, you can use vegan protein or any unflavored protein powder if you don't have collagen peptides.

If you have gluten sensitivities, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.

Allowing the bars to cool for at least 10 minutes after baking is crucial for the best texture and flavor.

The riper the bananas, the sweeter your bars will be. Look for bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

Want a no-bake protein bar recipe? Check out my easy no-bake protein gluten-free protein bar recipe.

FAQs

How much protein is in each bar?

Each bar has 125kcal, 3g fat, 18g carbs, and 7g protein.

How to mash bananas?

The simplest way to mash bananas is with a fork and large mixing bowl. If you're using ripe bananas, mashing the bananas should be very easy!

Is it cheaper to make your own protein bars at home?

It is cheaper to make your own homemade protein bars compared to store-bought protein bars. Each of my homemade protein bar costs ~$0.25-$0.75, which is significantly less compared to an RXBar, which costs between $1.50-$2.50.

What is the best protein bar ratio?

The best ratio for protein bars have at least 10g (40kcal) of protein to 200kcal total.

What makes a good and healthy protein bar?

The healthiest protein bar will have sweeteners made from dried fruit such as dates or figs. Healthy protein bars will have minimal added sugars and have healthy fats such as nuts or seeds.

Unflavored whey protein powder or plant-based protein powders that have simple ingredients without any added sugars are good protein powders for baking.

I also love adding collagen peptides, which are unflavored and are a great source of protein. My favorite protein powder is the Whey Protein Isolate from Isopure.

How much protein should I eat a day?

The recommended amount of protein you should eat in a day depends on your health goals and medical conditions. For most people, consuming 0.8g of protein/kg of body weight is sufficient.

Why you should make these oatmeal protein bars?

We all want to an active and healthy lifestyle, but being busy can sometimes make it difficult to do so.

Protein bars are a convenient and healthy snack option and are great as a post-workout snack or quick on-the-go breakfast.

Check out my guide to the best protein snacks at Costco if you want to buy high protein snacks instead.

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