Name: Banana Bread Granola Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups rolled oats*; 2 Tbsp. ground flax; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 cup very ripe mashed bananas; ¼ cup honey**; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped dates, or add-ins of choice

Ingredients

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2 cups rolled oats*
2 Tbsp. ground flax
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup very ripe mashed bananas
¼ cup honey**
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped dates, or add-ins of choice

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8×8 baking pan by lining it with a sheet of aluminum foil, leaving a few inches of overhang on the sides to allow for easy removal. Grease the foil with cooking spray or oil and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flax, cinnamon, and salt. Add mashed bananas, honey, and vanilla, mixing until fully combined. Fold in dates.
Pour mixture into prepared baking pan. Using a greased spatula or your hands, spread the mixture evenly in the pan, pressing down firmly.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until top sets and edges begin to turn golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 10 minutes before cutting into bars with a sharp knife.

Notes

* Make sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need these to be gluten-free.
** Feel free to sub with brown rice syrup if vegan.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

Keywords: banana bread, gluten-free, granola bars, nut-free, recipe, refined sugar-free