Banana Oat Bars

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lizbeth787
lizbeth787 Posts: 101 Member
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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
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    YUM! And I have all the ingredients.
  • aisha11188
    aisha11188 Posts: 43
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    Mmmh sounds good! Might try these :-)
  • charlotte77
    charlotte77 Posts: 9
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    They sound awesome =]
    Need to get some bananas for this though. I shall try these this week.
  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
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  • shannahrose
    shannahrose Posts: 585 Member
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  • oliveoil7979
    oliveoil7979 Posts: 112
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    :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
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    BUMP! These sound awesome! Are they filling?
  • cardswimmom
    cardswimmom Posts: 71
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    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
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    These sound delicious!
  • allykat8
    allykat8 Posts: 237
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    MMmmmmm :tongue: I can't wait to make these:glasses:
  • cattiemac
    cattiemac Posts: 251 Member
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    These sound awesome - can't wait to try them out :)
  • raelbee
    raelbee Posts: 219
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    Yumm!
  • yankeefamily05
    yankeefamily05 Posts: 657
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    mmm
  • Jes21sica
    Jes21sica Posts: 90 Member
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    adding this to my topics for later....yum
  • cjrss03
    cjrss03 Posts: 22
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    yum! those sound wonderful!
  • jmdolan
    jmdolan Posts: 128
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  • jurgitafit
    jurgitafit Posts: 112
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    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
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    Wow these sound yummy, deffinately going to give them a go! :) Thanks for that!
    -x-
  • makeitallsue
    makeitallsue Posts: 3,086 Member
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  • lizbeth787
    lizbeth787 Posts: 101 Member
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    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).

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