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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.