Soft Chocolate Banana Granola Bars Food

BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, line with parchment, and spray the parchment.
• Stir the oats, white whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
• Place the coconut oil in a microwave-safe liquid measuring cup or bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted. Whisk in the honey, mashed banana, and vanilla. Whisk in the egg.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry and stir until well combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chips. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Lay a piece of parchment on top (to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands) and firmly press the mixture down into the pan; remove and discard the piece of parchment.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 32-35 minutes, until set and lightly golden. Let cool completely and then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars. (Use the parchment lining to help you gently transfer the bars from the baking dish to a cutting board before cutting.)
• Store granola bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

SOFT AND CHEWY CHOCOLATE-BANANA OAT BARS

Steps:

• Combine drink mix, almond butter, oats, banana, and coconut in a medium bowl.
• Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray.
• Press mixture evenly into the pan and place freeze until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Cut into bars. Serve frozen, or let soften in the refrigerator.