Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Submitted by EarthCookie

"A delicious way to start your day off also makes a great snack after a good workout. The perfect combination of grains, protein, Omega3, and a little fruit for your sweet tooth!!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 8 bars
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 2⁄3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
• 1⁄3 cup flax seed
• 2 medium bananas, mashed
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries
• 2⁄3 cup nuts (or trail mix)
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tablespoon nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 egg

directions

1. Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well.
2. Add mashed bananas, egg, oil and honey and mix well until blended and mixture is sticky.
3. Press entire mixture into an 8"x8" pan lined with parchment paper (helps lift out).
4. Bake for 20 minutes in a 350 degree oven.

Reviews

[lauralie41]

This is a healthy recipe but sorry to say they didnt work real well for us. The bars were heavy and dense with a bland flavor. Maybe artificial sweetener instead of honey and a few other spices would help but not sure if it would alter the nutrients.