Banana Nut Bread Granola Bars

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These banana nut bread granola bars are good for an on-the-go breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 1 cup raisins, soaked in water for 2 hours (you could skip this step)
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1/3 cup. chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup cocoa nibs

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a food processor, combine walnuts, drained raisins, and banana.  Blend for about 15 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
  3. In a seperate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.  Mix well then add banana mixture.  Stir until fully combined.
  4. Spray cooking spray in a jelly roll pan.  Add batter and spread on bottom of the pan evenly. Top with banana slices, if desired.
  5. Bake for about  1 hour, or until bars are toasted.
  6. Let cool and slice.
  7. Enjoy!

Recipe by Athletic Avocado (www.athleticavocado.com)

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