Low Fat Granola Bars With Bananas, Cranberries & Pecans

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Line a 9- by 13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, with about 1 inch of parchment paper overlapping the sides.

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   Spread out the oats and chopped pecans on a baking sheet. Place in the oven until they are lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.

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   In a medium bowl, mash the bananas with the back of a fork. Stir in applesauce until combined.

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   Transfer the oats and pecans to a large bowl and stir in dried cranberries, ground flax seed (flax meal), cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

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   Stir the banana mixture into the oat mixture until well combined and starting to clump together. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press down evenly.

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   Bake until the bars are golden brown and starting to separate from sides of the pan, about 30 minutes.

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   Let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Let cool to room temperature, then cut into bars.

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   Serve or store in an airtight container.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.