Family Friendly On-The-Go Granola Bar

Family Friendly On-the-Go Granola Bar

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

This snack will nourish you and your kids without the added sugar
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Snack
Servings 20

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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