Banana Nut Bread Granola Bars

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)