Banana Foster Protein Bars

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, sliced
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 cup coconut flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar substitute
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup mashed banana (1 medium)
• 1/4 cup almond butter
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp rum extract
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tbsp brown sugar substitute
• 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1

   Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal

2. 2

   For caramelized bananas, heat coconut oil in skillet over medium heat

3. 3

   Add sliced bananas, brown sugar substitute, rum extract, cinnamon, and salt

4. 4

   Cook 3-4 minutes until bananas are golden and caramelized, set aside to cool

5. 5

   For protein base, mix almond flour, protein powder, coconut flour, brown sugar substitute, spices, and salt

6. 6

   In another bowl, combine mashed banana, almond butter, maple syrup, rum extract, and vanilla

7. 7

   Mix wet ingredients into dry until well combined

8. 8

   Press half the protein mixture into prepared pan

9. 9

   Layer cooled caramelized bananas over base

10. 10

    Crumble remaining protein mixture over bananas

11. 11

    For topping, mix pecans, brown sugar substitute, melted coconut oil, and cinnamon

12. 12

    Sprinkle pecan topping over bars

13. 13

    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm

14. 14

    Remove from pan using parchment overhang and cut into 12 bars