Almond Butter Banana Oat Bars

I have been on the hunt for a good on the go bar in the mornings when life gets crazy and this one is a winner, trust me I have tried many. This one takes the cake! 

Yields 6 bars Containers 1 bar = 1 Yellow 1/2 Purple 2 teaspoons 

INGREDIENTS 

  • 1 1/2 cups quick oats
  • 1/4 cup almond meal/flour
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour 
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder ( sweetened with stevia) this can be omitted if you do not have any it is just for flavor and a bit of Protein
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 ripe bananas  
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 tablespoons of PB or Almond butter 

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees,  spray 8X8 dish with coconut oil or olive oil spray.
  2. In a small bowl mix oats, salt, cinnamon, flax and almond meal along with protein powder if using, set aside
  3. In a bigger bowl combine mashed banana, applesauce, Almond butter or PB and vanilla mix until combined. 
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until combined, pour into baking dish
  5. Bake for about 25 min or until firm and toothpick comes out dry
  6. Allow to cool for about 10 min, cut into 6 even bars wrapping them in parchment paper after completely cooled. Store in fridge.
  7. When ready to eat heat for 20-30 seconds and slather almond butter on top and enjoy!

These can also be enjoyed cold but I love them a bit warm which helps the almond butter to melt over in nicely! These are an amazing quick go to! Recipe adapted from Joy Food Sunshine.