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Easy Banana Bread Granola Bars
These wholesome banana bread granola bars are quick to make and perfect for a healthy snack on the go.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 large bananas (as overripe as possible*)
- 1.5 cups rolled oats ((gluten free))
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup sultanas
- 3 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch salt
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C and line a 9-inch square tin with baking paper.
- Mix oats, coconut, seeds, sultanas, and flaxseed in a large bowl.
- Mash bananas and stir in coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine banana mixture with dry ingredients, press into the tin, and bake for 35 minutes.
- Cool before slicing into bars. For extra crispness, bake upside down for 5-10 minutes if needed.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for best freshness.