Banana Nut Chia Power Bars
These protein-packed, gluten free and vegan snack bars are perfect for brown bagging or stashing in your car for a quick snack!
Servings 12
Calories 185kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 ¼ cups crispy brown rice cereal
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- ¼ cup honey *See Note
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and spray an 8 x 8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss together oats, brown rice cereal and chia seeds.
- In a medium bowl, mash together bananas with honey, vanilla, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add banana mixture to the oat mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Add walnuts and stir again until well combined.
- Pour bowl into the prepared baking dish and use a rubber spatula to press mixture firmly into the pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
Recipe is slightly adapted from Cupcakes and Kale Chips
*Honey is not technically vegan. To make vegan, replace with maple syrup, agave or dates.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.3g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 8.8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7.8g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 111mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 8.9g