Homemade and Chewy Strawberry Banana Granola Bars
Super easy homemade & chewy Strawberry Banana Granola Bars that are dairy-free, low in sugar, and filled with wholesome ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (230g) old fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup (80g) whole almonds chopped into quarters of sliver
- ⅓ cup (113g) honey
- ¼ cup (50g) plant based butter cut into cubes
- ⅛ cup (25g) light brown sugar
- ½ tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 2 ripe lightly spotted bananas mashed
- ⅓ cup (22g) freeze dried strawberries crushed
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prep either a 6x6 inch or a 8x8 inch square baking pan by lining with aluminium foil or parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F/176°C. Toast the oats and chopped almonds by spreading them into an even layer on a baking tray. Bake for 5-8 minutes or until desired level of toasted. Place in a heat-proof bowl.
- Combine butter, honey, salt, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir until butter is caramelized browned and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and let cool slightly before stirring in mashed bananas.
- Pour butter/banana mixture into the bowl with the toasted oats/almonds. Add crushed strawberries and chocolate chips. Fold with a spatula to combine.
- Transfer oat mixture to the prepared baking pan, then use a rubber spatula or damp fingertips to firmly press the mixture into the pan. Press hard so the bars will stay together once cooled and cut.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Cut into 12 bars, and drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.