RECIPES
The 4-Ingredient Energy Bar
by Livestrong_Recipes | Apr 14, 2014
- PREP
- 10 m
- COOK
- 30 m
- TOTAL
- 40 m
If you're looking to whip up a no-sugar-added energy bar in just a few minutes that will take care of your breakfast, afternoon snack or dessert, all you need are bananas, oats, nuts and dates (salt, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon are optional). Recipe courtesy of Faith Durand, author of the recipe on The Kitchn, a web magazine devoted to home cooking and kitchen design.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 9
- 2 banana
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups Oatmeal-Rolled Oats
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 cup Dates, Chopped
- 1/4 cup Walnuts - Chopped
- 1 dash Cinnamon Ground
DIRECTIONS
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x9 inch-square baking dish using butter or olive oil.
2
Mash the bananas very thoroughly in a mixing bowl until they are almost liquid. No large chunks should remain (about 1 cup and 1 ? cup).
3
Stir in vanilla (optional). Mix in oats, then dates, nuts and salt (optional).
4
Press the mixture evenly into a 9x9-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top lightly with nutmeg or cinnamon (optional).
5
Bake for 30 minutes in an over preheated to 350 degrees.
