Sam's Kitchen

Banana Bread Granola Bars

CourseSlice
CuisineFruit

Servings

10serves

Cook Time

25minutes

Servings

10serves

Cook Time

25minutes

Ingredients

2cups Rolled Oatscertified gluten-free if necessary
2tablespoons Ground Flax
1teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2teaspoon Salt
1cup Bananasvery ripe mashed
1/4cup Honeysubstitute with brown rice syrup if vegan
1teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1/2cup Dateschopped or other add-ins of your choice

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8 inch x8 inch baking pan by lining it with a sheet of aluminum foil, leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides to allow for easy removal. Grease the foil with cooking spray or oil and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flax, cinnamon, and salt. Add mashed bananas, honey, and vanilla, mixing until fully combined. Fold in dates.
Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Using a greased spatula or your hands, spread the mixture evenly in the pan, pressing down firmly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until top sets and edges begin to turn golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before cutting into bars with a sharp knife.

Recipe Notes

Serves: 10 | Serving Size: 1 bar

Per serving: Calories: 130; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 120mg; Carbohydrate: 27g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 3g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 122mg; Iron: 5%; Vitamin A: 0%; Vitamin C: 2%; Calcium: 1%