High Protein Banana Bark
Ditch all those sugary and dairy-laden desserts and switch to this viral 5-ingredient high-protein banana bark. It trumps any candy bar you’ll find at the store, and best of all, you can keep it in your freezer for whenever sweet cravings strike. Sliced bananas layered with peanut butter made using PBFit Powdered Peanut Butter and water, topped with a luscious coating of melted vegan chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flakey salt. Frozen to perfection, this vegan high protein bark is not just a treat for your taste buds but also a protein-packed delight. Try it once, and it might become your guilt-free go-to indulgence!
PROTEIN PACKED VEGAN RECIPES
Why You’ll Love This High Protein Banana Bark Recipe
Packed with Protein – This vegan dessert is packed with 14g of protein per serve! The protein punch comes from using powdered peanut butter which has 8g of protein per serve.
Packed with Nutrients – This High Protein Banana Bark is not just an ordinary dessert but also a smart choice to satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body with essential nutrients. Bananas are an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants that may improve digestive and heart health. They are also low in calories, filling, and nutrient-dense, making them a great addition to a weight-loss diet.
Highly Versatile – This vegan banana bark is versatility at its finest. Get creative with the toppings of your choice! Add nuts for a crunch, dried fruits for added nutrition, or a different nut butter or powdered nut butter to spice up your banana bark.
Freezer-Friendly – This High Protein Banana Bark is freezer friendly. Prepare a batch and store it in the freezer. Bananas won’t turn brown, and they should stay fresh for a month, making this dessert a handy and healthy grab-and-go snack for busy mornings.
Great for Kids –This banana bark is a protein rich and tasty treat for kids to satiate their sweet tooth cravings. Made with wholesome ingredients, it serves as a healthier alternative to over sugary treats for your little ones. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and no added refined sugars, this is a guilt free snack that your kids will love.
How to Make High Protein Banana Bark
SLICE THE BANANAS
Slice your bananas into rounds. Place your bananas onto a lined baking sheet in a large rectangular pattern.
MAKE SPREADABLE PEANUT BUTTER
In a small bowl, mix together your powdered peanut butter and water. Add more water as needed to reach your desired consistency until it becomes a spreadable nut butter consistency.
MELT THE CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil into a small bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate chips have melted, mixing in between increments so the chocolate doesn’t burn.
DRIZZLE PEANUT BUTTER OVER SLICED BANANAS
Spread your peanut butter over the bananas and use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly over the bananas.
TOP WITH MELTED CHOCOLATE
Next, pour over your melted chocolate and use the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly over the peanut butter.
SPRINKLE FLAKEY SALT & FREEZE
Top with flakey salt and place in the freezer to set for at least 2 hours.
SLICE & ENJOY
Take out 5 minutes before you’re ready to eat. Slice and enjoy!
What Makes this Banana Bark Higher in Protein?
This banana bark is high in protein due to the use of powdered peanut butter! It is a great swap for traditional peanut butter as it contains8 times less fat, 3 times fewer calories, and 8g of protein per serve! Powdered Peanut Butter is a game-changer for those seeking a satisfying dessert without compromising health goals or flavor. It has the same great taste as traditional peanut butter but with a fraction of the calories and fat, making it a great tool to help you achieve your fitness goals!
RECIPE TIPS FOR HIGH PROTEIN BANANA BARK
Swap the Ingredients: Add crunchy almonds, pecans, or dried cranberries for an added burst of flavour.
Opt for vegan chocolate chips: Check the label before buying chocolate chips to ensure they are completely vegan.
Swap peanut butter with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
Make it nut free: Use sunflower seed butter to make it nut free.
Drizzle caramel syrup over banana bark for an extra layer of flavor.
Storage Tip: You can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 weeks in the freezer.
Make it oil free! Skip the coconut oil to make this recipe oil-free. The coconut oil is added to give the chocolate a shiny, more appetizing surface; however, omitting it will not alter the flavour at all, so feel free to skip it!
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High Protein Banana Bark
Ingredients
- 5 bananas
- 1.5 cup PBFit Powdered Peanut Butter
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp water to thin
- 1 cup melted vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- ½ tsp Flakey salt
Instructions
- Slice your bananas into rounds.
- Place your bananas onto a lined baking sheet in a large rectangular pattern.
- In a small bowl, mix together your powdered peanut butter and water. Add more water as needed to reach your desired consistency until it becomes a spreadable nut butter consistency.
- Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil into a small bowl and microwave in 30-second increments until the chocolate chips have melted, mixing in between increments so the chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Spread your peanut butter over the bananas and use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly over the bananas.
- Next, pour over your melted chocolate and use the back of a spoon to spread it out evenly over the peanut butter.
- Top with flakey salt and place in the freezer to set for at least 2 hours.
- Take out 5 minutes before you’re ready to eat and enjoy!