Vegan Banana Nut Protein Bars for Athletes

Spring is already in full swing and summer won't be long in coming either. We get fit with lots of exercise in the fresh air and a good portion of plant-based proteins. Whether before or after training, with these power bars you are guaranteed to overcome every hurdle!

Ingredients | 8 bars

• 100g 3Bears Porridge Poppy Banana
• 50g 3Bears Porridge Fruity Coconut
• 2 tbsp flax seeds (crushed)
• 2 tbsp sesame seeds
• 50g walnuts, roughly chopped
• 1 banana
• 100g applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 3 tbsp peanut butter
• 20g dark chocolate
• 1 tsp coconut oil

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Line a 15x15 cm baking pan with baking paper.
3. Mash the banana with a fork.
4. Mix all ingredients (except the chocolate and coconut oil) in a bowl.
5. Spread the mixture evenly, about 1.5 cm high, in the baking pan and smooth everything out with a spoon.
6. Bake the bars for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let the dough cool and after about 30 minutes, cut it into eight equal bars with a sharp knife.
8. Heat the chocolate and coconut oil in a water bath until both have melted. Drizzle the bars with it.
9. Place the bars in the refrigerator for about an hour so that the chocolate can set.

 

What is your favourite snack before or after exercise? #3Bearsporridge #just right

This beautiful recipe comes from our guest blogger: the fabulous Sonja von A Spoonful of Plants .

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