Description
Granola bars that are actually a good breakfast? Sign me up. These bars are sweetened with bananas and some liquid sweetener (I've gone with sugar free syrup, but either maple syrup or honey will work as well). They're double peanut in the form of chopped peanuts and natural peanut butter, providing plenty of healthy fats and a bit of protein. Finally, they have a base of rolled (or quick) oats, and are seasoned with cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. These delicious bars are super easy and can be packed for meals or snacks on the go. If you prefer granola to granola bars, you should make my Low Sugar Granola
Time
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Cost
Total Cost:
Cost per Serving:
$0.13
Ingredients
Serving(s)
- 1 medium Banana, overripe, or unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tbsp Natural peanut butter
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 cup Rolled oats, or quick
- 1/4 cup Peanuts
Instructions
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- Optional, but highly recommended - toast your oats and roughly chopped nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. This step brings out even more flavor from the nuts and the oats
- In a large bowl, mash your banana with the back of a fork until smooth. Unsweetened applesauce will work as well in place of banana. Add in the rest of the ingredients, and fold together with a silicone spatula
- Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper, and press in the granola mixture. Spread to all sides, and flatten to an even thickness
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set (ideally overnight) before slicing. Wrap each bar in parchment paper, and store in an airtight bag (either in the fridge or freezer)
Nutrition Facts
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Calories: 113
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 granola barCalories: 113
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Total Fat: 5.3g (7 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.9g (4 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 119mg (5 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 13.7g (5 %)
Fiber: 2.5g (9 %)
Net Carbs: 10.6g
Total Sugar: 1.7g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Sugar Alcohol: 0.6g
Protein: 4.3g (9 %)
Total Fat: 5.3g (7 %)
Saturated Fat: 0.9g (4 %)
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 119mg (5 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 13.7g (5 %)
Fiber: 2.5g (9 %)
Net Carbs: 10.6g
Total Sugar: 1.7g
Added Sugar: 0.0g (0%)
Sugar Alcohol: 0.6g
Protein: 4.3g (9 %)
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Vitamin B12: 0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 16mg (1 %)
Iron: 0.81mg (4 %)
Magnesium: 54mg (13 %)
Potassium: 142mg (3 %)
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Vitamin D: 0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 16mg (1 %)
Iron: 0.81mg (4 %)
Magnesium: 54mg (13 %)
Potassium: 142mg (3 %)
Glycemic Index:
37.5
Glycemic Load:
5.1
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