Banana Bread Granola Bars

By LKWolfe

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
• 2 tablespoons ground flax
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas
• 1/4 cup honey (substitute with brown rice syrup if vegan)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped dates (or other add-ins of your choice)

Details

Adapted from blog.myfitnesspal.com

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Nutrition Information

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%