Banana Oat Bars

Banana Oat Bars

Makes 10 bars.

A perfect on-the-go, healthy breakfast!

Slightly adapted from: Steph Chows

2-3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1-1/2 cups)

1 t. vanilla extract

1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce

2 c. quick oats

1/3 c. whole wheat flour

1/3 c. flax seed (or, as I used, oat bran)

1/3 c. coconut, optional

1/2 t. cinnamon

1/4 t. fine grain sea salt

1 t. baking powder

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/3 c. raisins, dried cranberries, or dried fruit of your choice

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine bananas, vanilla extract, and applesauce. Stir in cinnamon, salt, and baking powder; then stir in flax seeds and coconut. Add in whole wheat flour and oats. Lastly, fold in chocolate chips and raisins.

Pour batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Cut into bars.