Nutty Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Blogger Brooke McLay from Cheeky Kitchen packs a powerful punch of protein into homemade banana breakfast bars.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:05

Hr:Mins

Makes

servings

very ripe banana

cup Bisquick® Complete pancake & waffle mix

1/2

cup vanilla protein powder

egg

tablespoons brown rice syrup or real maple syrup

1/2

cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

bag (2 oz) pecan chips

1/2

cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)

dried banana chips, if desired

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
In medium bowl, beat banana with electric mixer on medium speed until pureed. Add Bisquick mix, protein powder, egg and syrup; beat until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips and half of the pecan chips. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with remaining pecan chips.
Bake 18 to 25 minutes or just until center is set. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, at least 30 minutes. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows. Remove bars to cooling rack or plate.
Spoon frosting into small resealable freezer plastic bag; microwave on High 10 to 15 seconds. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle frosting over bars. Gently press 2 dried banana chips on top of each bar.

Makes 9 servings

Pack these bars for the perfect workout snack, school lunch treat or midnight nosh!

These bars will store beautifully in an airtight container up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Exchanges: Free*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.