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Banana Granola Bars
These Banana Granola Bars are a delicious and easy baked granola bar recipe that your family will love!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Cooling Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Servings:
24
servings
Calories:
195
Author:
Candace
Equipment
9x13 pan
Parchment paper
Spatula
Ingredients
2
cups
mashed banana
1 ½
cup
peanut butter
¼
cup
maple syrup
or honey
2
teaspoons
vanilla extract
4
cups
old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
½
cup
quinoa
uncooked, or other chopped nuts
½
cup
pepitas
(pumpkin seeds), or other chopped nuts
½
cup
chocolate chips
optional
1
Tablespoon
flax seed
or chia seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together bananas, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Add oats, quinoa, pepitas, chocolate chips if using, and flax seeds.
Press firmly into prepared 9x13 pan using a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes (or more). Lift using parchment paper and a spatula. Slice and allow to cool completely.
Will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a less moist granola bar, reduce banana by ½ cup
Drizzle with melted chocolate for an extra special treat
Nutrition
Calories:
195
|
Carbohydrates:
21
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Trans Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
76
mg
|
Potassium:
263
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
13
IU
|
Vitamin C:
2
mg
|
Calcium:
22
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg