Healthy Chewy Homemade Carrot Banana Granola Bars
These granola bars are great for an easy breakfast. When I'm in a hurry to get my kids off to school, sometimes it's a challenge to feed myself. I'm so focused on getting the kids ready. I'm always helping them get all they need for their day and getting them out the door on time. If I can grab something healthy like these granola bars to munch on with coffee while I help the kids in the morning, it's a perfect fix for me. I also love these bars with tea in the afternoon as a snack. I love chai tea especially, and these bars are yummy with a mug of tea. It's also a kid-friendly recipe!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup carrots, pureed steamed and pureed with a tiny bit of water added in
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1/2 banana very ripe and mashed
- 1/4 cup cranberries, dried reduced sugar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 2 cups oats
- 1 Tablespoon sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix 1/2 cup pureed carrots with 1 Tbsp. chia seeds. Stir and let sit for about an hour.
- Add 1/4 c. ripe mashed banana, 1/4 c. dried cranberries, 1 Tbsp. packed brown sugar, 2 cups oats, 1 Tbsp. sunflower seeds, and 1/3 c. honey. Stir all together.
- Grease an 8x11.5 inch 2 quart glass rectangular pan with 1 tsp. coconut oil. Spread mixture in the pan. Flatten with the back of a spoon.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until edges turn brown. Cool and cut into bars.
Notes
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