Banana Oat Bars

lizbeth787
lizbeth787 Posts: 101 Member
edited November 12 in Recipes
I can't take credit for this recipe - I got it from a recipe card from Whole Foods! But, they are DELICIOUS!

2 mashed overripe bananas
2 cups oats
1/2 cup pitted, chopped dates (or raisins) - i added both
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (i omitted)

Mix all ingredients together, grease a 8 x 8 pan, press the mixture into the pan, bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees. These make 9 bars (they're big servings!)

Nutritional stats are great!

Calories: 146
Fat: 2.2
Sodium: 8.5 mg (whaaaat!)
Carbs: 40.8 grams
Fiber: 5.8 g
Protein: 3.0

This is a great breakfast for those on the go - it took all of about 5 minutes to prep and make. I'll put them into the food database as Oatmeal Banana Bars
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  • questionablemethods
    questionablemethods Posts: 2,174 Member
    YUM! And I have all the ingredients.
  • aisha11188
    aisha11188 Posts: 43
    Mmmh sounds good! Might try these :-)
  • charlotte77
    charlotte77 Posts: 9
    They sound awesome =]
    Need to get some bananas for this though. I shall try these this week.
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
    BUMP
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
    BUMP
  • oliveoil7979
    oliveoil7979 Posts: 112
    :happy: You read my mind. I was just thinking this morning how I would love to have a recipie for an on the go oatmeal bar.

    I will definatley be trying these
  • kjensen15
    kjensen15 Posts: 398 Member
    BUMP! These sound awesome! Are they filling?
  • cardswimmom
    cardswimmom Posts: 71
    I am going to try these, YUM! What is the sugar per serving? Would it just be from the banana/raisins/coconut??
  • KarenECunningham
    KarenECunningham Posts: 419 Member
    These sound delicious!
  • allykat8
    allykat8 Posts: 237
    MMmmmmm :tongue: I can't wait to make these:glasses:
  • cattiemac
    cattiemac Posts: 251 Member
    These sound awesome - can't wait to try them out :)
  • raelbee
    raelbee Posts: 219 Member
    Yumm!
  • yankeefamily05
    yankeefamily05 Posts: 657
    mmm
  • Jes21sica
    Jes21sica Posts: 90 Member
    adding this to my topics for later....yum
  • cjrss03
    cjrss03 Posts: 22
    yum! those sound wonderful!
  • jmdolan
    jmdolan Posts: 128
    bump
  • jurgitafit
    jurgitafit Posts: 112
    Thanks for the recipe! I love that it has no added sugars, only the sugar from fruit. I will use the sunflower seeds instead of walnuts and will grate an apple for the applesauce part. Nuts are a good addition since they add a portion of healthy fats and some protein too. Without nuts, it's a bit too much carbs. :wink:
  • p1nkpr1ncess
    p1nkpr1ncess Posts: 254 Member
    Wow these sound yummy, deffinately going to give them a go! :) Thanks for that!
    -x-
  • makeitallsue
    makeitallsue Posts: 3,086 Member
    bump
  • lizbeth787
    lizbeth787 Posts: 101 Member
    Answers to questions asked:

    1. The sugars are 12 grams - however, it is all from the fruit! No added sugars!

    2. They are filling! They have a lot of fiber, however you might want to pair it up with a protein in the morning (shmear of peanut butter, hard boiled egg, etc).
  • Sparksfly
    Sparksfly Posts: 470 Member
    YUMMO!!!
  • VanessaC
    VanessaC Posts: 126 Member
    yummy! Way better than giving my kids all of the preservatives of a granola bar.
  • willywonka
    willywonka Posts: 743 Member
    bump, sounds awesome!
  • Tanya761
    Tanya761 Posts: 146
    Yumm! Bumping!
  • gettinthere
    gettinthere Posts: 529 Member
    I made these this morning and they are very yummy!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe!
  • Ladeejulz
    Ladeejulz Posts: 56
    Answers to questions asked:

    1. The sugars are 12 grams - however, it is all from the fruit! No added sugars!

    2. They are filling! They have a lot of fiber, however you might want to pair it up with a protein in the morning (shmear of peanut butter, hard boiled egg, etc).

    Can you freeze them and if so, for how long. My husband is going to love these as will I. Thanks!!
  • lizbeth787
    lizbeth787 Posts: 101 Member
    I have not tried freezing them yet, but I am sure you can! Let me know how it turns out!
  • jbuffan218
    jbuffan218 Posts: 275 Member
    to my topics
  • jurgitafit
    jurgitafit Posts: 112
    These were great!!! I like tweaking the recipes, so I used 2 small bananas, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg... hmmm...oh, and a grated apple! And I calculated for 8 servings. I topped some of them with melted chocolate for dessert variation. :happy: Yummy. And thank you! :flowerforyou:
  • ready4change
    ready4change Posts: 151 Member
    These sound tasty! Thanks!
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