Finding healthy snacks I feel good about serving, and that my kid love to eat, is not easy. These easy, homemade granola bars are packed with oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, As a bonus, these bars are held together by only one nutritious ingredients: mashed bananas ! There is absolutely no added sugar needed. The various seeds that are included offer both protein and fibre – two ingredients that keep tummies full and energy levels steady and stable.
Mix all the ingredients together. Stir to combine.
Spread banana-oat mixture in an even layer on the parchment covered baking sheet.
Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool 10 minutes before cutting into bars.
If you are not a breakfast person or if you need something to eat every few hours, or if you need something on-the-go, this is the perfect recipe for you and your family. Not only are these chewy bars a sweet portable snack, but they also lend themselves to endless flavour options – feel free to sub in other nuts and dried fruits for a different bar.
Enjoy !
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Family Friendly On-The-Go Granola Bar
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, peeled
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Large Flake Oats
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup chia seeds (or Hemp Seeds)
- 1/4 cup cranberries, dried
- 3/4 cup prunes, chopped (or apricots/medjool dates)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9 x 13 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the banana until smooth. Add cinnamon, vanilla, oats and stir will.
- Add the seeds, nuts, cranberries and prunes to the banana-oat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Spoon mixture into a baking dish. Press down until compact and even.
- Bake 25-30 minutes until firm and lightly golden along the edge.
- Let cool about 10 minutes. Slice into 20 bars.
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