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Trail Mix Breakfast Bars

These bars are great for breakfast or snack and are ready in 25 minutes!
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup walnuts divided
  • 1 medium ripe banana peeled
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup raisins or cranberries or a mix of both
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Pulse ½ cup walnuts into small pieces in a food processor.
  • In a large bowl, mash banana with a fork. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until well incorporated. Add the pureed walnuts, oats, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir to combine. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, raisins and pepitas. Fold in 2 tablespoons of the walnuts.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips, raisins, walnuts and pepitas on top.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Slice into small bars and enjoy!

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Notes

STORAGE
Store the bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 207mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1.4mg