Banana Oat Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 bananas, mashed
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 apple, grated

  

• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional Walnut, Craisins)
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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix oats, bananas, carrots, apple, applesauce, and peanuts together in a bowl; spread into the prepared baking dish.
3. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

• Tip
• Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving: 124 calories; 4 g fat; 20 g carbohydrates; 3.6 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 10 mg sodium

Did you know:

They contain essential nutrients, including fiber, vitamins and minerals, and help you meet your recommended intake of at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Carrots are more nutrient-dense than bananas, but both are healthy options.