Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars Recipe

Name: Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 each bananas mashed; 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter; 2 tablespoons cherries, dried chopped; 2 tablespoons blueberries dried and chopped; 1/4 cup apricots, dried chopped; 1/4 cup prunes chopped; 1/4 cup cranberries, dried chopped; 1 cup rolled oats quick-cooking or rolled; 1/4 cup ground flax seed freshly ground; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds black; 1/2 cup almonds chopped, or other nuts; 1/4 cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

Servings: persons

2 each bananas mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter
2 tablespoons cherries, dried chopped
2 tablespoons blueberries dried and chopped
1/4 cup apricots, dried chopped
1/4 cup prunes chopped
1/4 cup cranberries, dried chopped
1 cup rolled oats quick-cooking or rolled
1/4 cup ground flax seed freshly ground
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame seeds black
1/2 cup almonds chopped, or other nuts
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet)

1
Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Line a 8 by 8-inch or a similar capacity baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
3
In a large saucepan, heat together mashed banana and peanut or almond butter over medium heat until slightly bubbles.
4
Remove from the heat, add all the dried fruits, oats, ground flax seeds, sesame seeds, and all the nuts into the saucepan.
5
Stir with a wooden spatula until well mixed.
6
Stir in the chocolate chips until well combined.
7
Transfer the mixture into the prepare baking pan, spread the mixture evenly with a rubber spatular, and smooth the top.
8
Bake for about 30 minutes until the top is firm to touch.
9
Let cool in the pan on a wire rack completely.
10
Cut into bars and enjoy.
11
The granola bars can be kept in an air-tight container in the frige for at least a week or in the freezer for up to months.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 each bananas mashed, 1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter, 2 tablespoons cherries, dried chopped, 2 tablespoons blueberries dried and chopped, and more.

Yes, Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fruity-Nutty Banana, Chocolate Granola Bars

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