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Trail Mix Breakfast Bars

These bars are great for breakfast or snack and are ready in 25 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup walnuts divided
  • 1 medium ripe banana peeled
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup raisins or cranberries or a mix of both
  • 2 tablespoons Pepitas

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Pulse ½ cup walnuts into small pieces in a food processor.
  3. In a large bowl, mash banana with a fork. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until well incorporated. Add the pureed walnuts, oats, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir to combine. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, raisins and pepitas. Fold in 2 tablespoons of the walnuts.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips, raisins, walnuts and pepitas on top.
  5. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Slice into small bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • STORAGE
  • Store the bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 21mg (7%) Sodium 120mg (5%) Potassium 207mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 50IU (1%) Vitamin C 1.4mg (2%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 120mg 5%
Potassium 207mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 50IU 1%
Vitamin C 1.4mg 2%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.