Protein Banana Bake

8 SERVINGS
167 kcals | 11g Protein | 28g Carbs: 4g Fiber, 8g sugar | 3g Fat

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats
• 2 tbsp ground flax (optional)
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 scoops protein powder mixed in 1 to 1.5 cups water (can use 1.5 cups milk instead)
• 1 egg
• 3 ripe bananas
• 1 tbsp sugar (optional topping but highly recommended)
• 1 greased 8' x 8' baking dish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Measure 2 cups oats into large mixing bowl.
3. Add salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and flax, and mix thoroughly.
4. Mash one banana and mix with egg, set aside.
5. Slice remaining 2 bananas evenly into 32 pieces.
6. Align 16 banana slices in 4 x 4 arrangement in baking dish.
7. Add protein shake, mashed banana, and egg to dry ingredients - fold lightly.
8. Pour mixture into baking dish, try not to disturb bottom row of banana.
9. Level the mixture in the dish, then add remaining banana slices in same 4 x 4 pattern.
10. Top with 1 tbsp of sugar.
11. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until center surface is firm to touch.
12. Divide into 8 even servings.
13. Let cool at least 15 minutes before chowing down!