Banana Chai Walnut Chewy Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

Last Updated on 12/19/2019

Super easy, healthy and delicious Banana Chai Walnut Chewy Oatmeal Bars that are gluten-free, vegan and sweetened by bananas alone!

These little chewy bars are something that my toddler greatly enjoys; and I saw it high time that I shared!

Quick, easy, healthy, and full of wholesome ingredients — these granola bars have a wonderful texture, and an even better flavor.  They are incredibly tasty, filling, and make a perfect energy fueling snack when you need that extra pick me up.

This is also an incredibly fun recipe for kids to help you make; and easy for little fingers to hold!

For adults or kids alike, you will be no doubt be impressed with the ease and heartiness of these nutrition packed delights. . .

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Banana Chai Walnut Chewy Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

by Kristen Wood | MOON and spoon and yum Jul-28-2016

Super easy, healthy and delicious Banana Chai Walnut Chewy Oatmeal Bars that are gluten-free, vegan and sweetened by bananas alone!

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 tbs maple syrup (optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F. Line a round or square baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.In a large bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Using your fingers, or a spatula, mix and mash until all is very well combined.Using the back of a spatula, spread your granola bar mixture into your parchment lined pan until evenly spread
& uniformly level (pat it down firmly).Bake for 23-27 minutes, or until firm and beginning to turn golden on edges.Let cool before slicing and serving.Enjoy!

Details

Prep time:
0 hrs 5 mins

Cook time:
0 hrs 25 mins

Total time:
0 hrs 30 mins

Yield:
8 bars