Do you ever need an on-the-go snack that fills you up and it’s healthy? Well, I’ve got these Banana Caramel Granola Bars that just might do the trick! Minus the caramel sauce if you really want them healthy, but I’m not that disciplined so caramel sauce it was!
In just over a week our family will be on vacation so I’ve been busy packing, organizing, and thinking of snacks to take for the airport. With 3 kids, there is always one them that’s hungry, thirsty or bored. That’s why I’m making up some on-the-go snacks to have on hand so that when they ask for a $5 muffin and a $2 bottle of water, I’ll be ready! Well, the water will have to come from the fountain since we can’t take it past security, but the food I can bring.
Ever since I saw Jessica’s (from A Kitchen Addiction) Peanut Butter & Dark Chocolate Chip No Bake Granola Bites I thought they would be the perfect thing to make for the airport. So, those are next on my list this week! The reason why I went for these this time was because my kids can still take these to school with them in the meantime. No peanut butter = school friendly! Plus I had too many bananas in my freezer that needed to be used up.
These granola bars are healthy and filling. Perfect for an on-the-go snack!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 Tbsp. Organic Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder (or just chia or flax seeds)
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1/4 caramel sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl add the bananas, applesauce, honey, egg whites, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats and the chia/flax seed mix. Pour into wet mixture and combine.
Pour mixture on paper-lined cookie sheet. Using a spoon, flatten the mixture in to a rectangle and 1/2 inch thick. I also used the inside of my hand to smooth out the edges as I worked the spoon along.
Sprinkle the 2 Tbsp. of brown sugar evenly on top. Bake for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Once granola bars are cooled, spread caramel sauce evenly over top and enjoy!
Recipe adapted from The Svelte Gourmet
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