Bananas are an amazing fruit. All by themselves they can turn into creamy, delicious ice cream, and eaten alone they are a satisfying snack. But they also do wonders in baked goods: Bananas take the place of sugar, eggs and fat in these wondrously chewy, yummy snack bars.
Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish with olive oil or butter.
Peel the bananas and mash their flesh in a medium mixing bowl. Mash very thoroughly until no large chunks remain; the bananas should be essentially liquid. (You will have between 1 cup and 1 1/4 cup.) Stir in the vanilla, if using. Add the oats and stir them in. Stir in the salt, dates, and nuts.
Pat the thick mixture evenly into the baking pan. If desired, sprinkle the top lightly with nutmeg or cinnamon. Bake for 30 minutes or unti the edges just begin to crisp up.
Place the baking pan on a rack to cool. When the pan is mostly cool, cut into bars and enjoy with a glass of milk or tea.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (14g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 12 Servings | ||
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Calories: 53 | ||
Calories from Fat: 8 (15%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 0.9g | 1 % | |
Saturated Fat 0.2g | 1 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 0.3g | ||
Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
Sodium 1.1mg | 0 % | |
Potassium 58.3mg | 2 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 9g | 3 % | |
Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 6 % | |
Sugars, other 7.5g | ||
Protein 2.3g | 3 % | |
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Calories per serving: 53
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