Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars

Granola bars were invented in the late 19th century as a convenient and portable food for hikers and travelers.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Rolled oats
• ¹⁄₂ cup Almonds
• ¹⁄₂ cup Walnuts
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried apricots
• 2 ripe Bananas
• 3 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, dried cranberries, and dried apricots.
3. Mash the bananas in a separate bowl and add them to the oat mixture.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract until melted. Pour the mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
5. Press the mixture into a lined baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes.
7. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and drizzle over the cooled granola bars.
8. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
9. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.