Blueberry and Banana Oat Bars
These wholesome, energy-boosting bars are great for a midday snack, workout, or breakfast on-the-go. They're made with wholegrain oats, fresh blueberries, ground almonds, bananas, and flavorings of your choice.
Ingredients
Oat Layers
- 2.5 cups rolled oats divided (see instructions)
- 1-2 ripe mashed bananas medium-large
- ¼ cup ground almonds or any other ground nuts
- 3 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp butter melted
- pinch sea salt
- optional 1 tsp cinnamon, vanilla extract, or lemon zest
Blueberry Filling
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch square baking tray with parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
- For the oat layers: In a food processor, blitz 1.5 cups of oats into a fine flour. Then in a large bowl, using a fork combine the oat flour, remaining 1 cup of rolled oats, mashed banana, ground nuts, melted butter, water, salt, and flavoring of your choice until combined and crumbly.
- For the blueberry filling: In a large bowl, using a fork, coarsely crush the blueberries. Sprinkle them with the cornstarch and optional flavoring, if using. Mix well.
- Firmly press half of the oat mixture into the prepared pan, patting down to form a crust. Evenly spread over the blueberry filling, and finish by coarsely crumbling the remaining oat mixture over the top.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, cut into 10 bars.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3.3gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gTrans Fat: 0gSodium: 470mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 4.8g
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.