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Granola bars and a banana

5-Minute Granola Bars and a Banana – Irresistibly Easy & Healthy

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Make homemade granola bars with a banana for a healthy, quick snack.

  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 8 bars 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
  • 1/4 cup seeds (chia, flax, or sunflower)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix mashed banana, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla in a bowl.
  3. Add oats, nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and salt. Stir well.
  4. Press mixture firmly into a lined baking dish.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
  7. Serve with a fresh banana.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • Use overripe bananas for better sweetness.
  • Adjust nuts and seeds based on preference.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg