Banana Split Quinoa Oat Bars Recipes

BANANA SPLIT QUINOA OAT BARS

Steps:

• Line a 9 x 13 baking pan with 2 pieces of foil or parchment paper, criss-crossing over so they fold over the pan; spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Combine the quinoa and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is barely absorbed.
• Remove from heat.
• Cover and let stand for 5 to 6 minutes, remove lid and fluff with a fork.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and let it cool completely.
• Mix together the oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
• Add mashed bananas, egg, honey, oil and vanilla to the cooked bowl of quinoa and stir until just blended.
• Add the banana mixture to the oats mixture and stir until just blended.
• Mix in dried cherries, walnuts and chocolate chips.
• Spread the batter evenly over the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• For best results, refrigerate 20 minutes before cutting.
• Using the liner, lift the mixture from the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
• Cut into 16 bars and refrigerate or freeze to store.

BANANA OAT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl mix together bananas, egg whites, milk and vanilla. Beat all together.
• Bake in a 9 x 13 inch pan which has been sprayed with non-stick spray for about 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. You may sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, if desired.