Back-to-School Oatmeal Energy Bars
A healthy, delicious, and easy-to-pack snack perfect for lunch boxes. These no-sugar-added oatmeal bars are a great energy booster for students!
Equipment
- 8x8 inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/3 cup raisins or chocolate chips or dried fruit
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 2 apples peeled and finely grated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly butter an 8x8-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, coconut flakes, and raisins.
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the grated apples, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using).
- Add the oat mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until the edges are golden and slightly crisp.
- Let the pan cool on a wire rack, then cut into 16 bars. Pack one in a lunch box for a healthy back-to-school treat!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per bar):
Calories: 91 | Total Carbs: 16.6g | Net Carbs: ~14g | Fats: 2.4g | Protein: 1.8g #BackToSchoolLunch #HealthyLunchBox #NoSugarOatBars #SchoolSnackIdeas
Calories: 91 | Total Carbs: 16.6g | Net Carbs: ~14g | Fats: 2.4g | Protein: 1.8g #BackToSchoolLunch #HealthyLunchBox #NoSugarOatBars #SchoolSnackIdeas
