Lately, Keith and I are making a few changes to our daily diet. Neither one of us is going on some extreme, today’s fad diets. We just decided we needed to add in some healthier choices. I have a serious sweet tooth. That always seems to be my downfall when I’m looking to do better with my eating. So, I have been trying out some new recipes that hopefully will help me quench that sweet tooth, but stay on the healthy wagon, so to speak.
In my search I found a oat and banana granola bar recipe. I decided it needed a few changes and came up with these yummy treats. These oat and banana granola bars are made with simple, wholesome ingredients, and packed with flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 ripe banana, mashed
- 3 tbsp water
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, almond flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla and mashed banana until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Shape into bars: Press the mixture into a lined baking sheet to form a bar.
Baking Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake the granola bars for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Let the granola bars cool completely before cutting and serving.
Tips:
- For a nuttier flavor, add chopped almonds or walnuts.
- For a sweeter treat, increase the maple syrup.
- Store the granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy these delicious and nutritious oat and banana granola bars!
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