Ripe bananas and luscious raspberries are used to naturally sweeten these High-Protein Almond Butter & Raspberry Oatmeal Bars, giving each mouthful a burst of flavor. Compared to standard baked oatmeal treats, almond butter gives the High-Protein Almond Butter & Raspberry Oatmeal Bars a boost of protein and richness.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE BARS:
- They are simple to combine in a single dish and bake into portable bars for on-the-go use.
- These bars are great for breakfast, snacking, or weekly meal preparation.
- Raspberries, either fresh or frozen, work wonderfully and give the bars bursts of acidity.
STATS:
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 25 minutes
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Breakfast / Snack
- Diet: High-Protein, Vegetarian
- Serving: 12 bars
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or fork
- Spatula
- Baking pan
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 1¼ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- Half cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole-wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 ripe medium bananas
- ½ cup reduced-fat milk
- 2 large eggs
- One cup fresh or frozen raspberries
- 4 tablespoons unsalted almond butter, divided
- One tsp. vanilla extract
INGREDIENT OVERVIEW:
ROLLED OATS:
- Beta-glucan, a kind of soluble fiber associated with improved blood sugar regulation, decreased LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and a healthy gut microbiota, is abundant in rolled oats. Oats may get contaminated with gluten during processing, even though they don’t have gluten in the naturally. Search for oats that are marked “gluten-free” if required.
RASPBERRIES:
- Raspberries offer sweetness and nutrients to baked goods. They are an excellent source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. Anthocyanins, which are substances associated with improved heart, brain, and gastrointestinal health, give them their deep red hue.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- It helps to bind these bars and also balance the density of the oats and whole wheat flour. It also helps to add a soft texture to these bars.
CINNAMON:
- It will add warmth and aroma. It also adds a natural sweet taste to these bars and pairs nicely with the raspberries and bananas.
REDUCED-FAT MILK:
- It helps to add the moisture content and also adjust the consistency of the batter. It also maintains the softness of these bars without adding fat content to them.
ALMOND BUTTER:
- Almond butter will add a nutty flavor and also add moisture and creaminess to these bars. Almond butter also provides good fat and protein in these bars.
RASPBERRIES:
- Raspberries will add a tangy flavor and also balance the sweetness of these bars. We can easily use both fresh and frozen raspberries; both work in the same way.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Turn the oven on to 375° F and coat the baking pan with the cooking spray.
- Grab a big vessel and mix the oats, whole-wheat flour, baking powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- Than smash the bananas in vessel with fork until they are nearly smooth.
- Whisk together milk, eggs, almond butter, and vanilla till it is blended thoroughly.
- Stir thoroughly after adding the banana mixture to the oat mixture.
- To enable the oats to soften, let them stand at a neutral temperature for ten minutes.
- Add 1 cup of raspberries and softly fold and equally add the batter in pan.
- Using a toothpick or knife, swirl the remaining 2 tablespoons of almond butter to create a marbled design.
- Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or till it gets brown on top and the middle is just set.
- Allow the pan to cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Make nine bars.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAKFAST:
- Greek yogurt
- Protein smoothie
- Scrambled eggs
SNACKS:
- Cottage cheese
- Almonds
- Protein shake
DESSERT:
- Dark chocolate drizzle
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla yogurt
TIPS:
- We have to use the overripe banana to sweeten these bars in a natural way without using sugar.
- Don’t mix the batter for a long time or else the bars get hard.
- Properly cool these bars, then make slices to prevent the crumbling.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add these bars to the tight box and stock for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Cover these bars with the plastic wrap and put them in the box, then freeze them for 3 months.
FAQs:
How can we prepare gluten-free bars?
- Use the gluten-free oats and almond flour for this purpose.
Will I use any other nut butter to make these bars?
- Yes, use the peanut butter or cashew butter as a substitute for this purpose. Both of them work nicely.
How can we decrease the sugar in these bars?
- You can use fewer bananas to decrease the quantity of sugar in them.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
Dietary Fiber: 5 g
Total Sugars: 7 g
Added Sugars: 0 g
Protein: 7 g
Total Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Vitamin A: 27 µg
Cholesterol: 42 mg
Vitamin C: 9 mg
Sodium: 196mg
Vitamin D: 0 µg
Iron: 2 mg
Magnesium: 64 mg
Vitamin E: 2 mg
Folate: 41 µg
Vitamin K: 2 µg
Calcium: 96 mg
Potassium: 335 mg
Zinc: 1 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 µg
Omega: 30 g
