Enjoy one of these tasty little bars any time of day!
This tasty bar is perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. It’s full of healthy starch to give you lasting energy, unrefined sugars for sweetness, fiber for good digestion, and even omega-3s for your heart and brain. Its easy have a delicious treat and support your body at the same time!
Banana Blueberry Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup dates pitted and halved
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice
- 1 cup oat flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 3 bananas peeled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blueberries frozen
- 1/2 cup walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. In a small bowl, soak dates in apple juice for 10-15 minutes. Lay a piece of parchment paper in a 9 x 9-inch baking pan, making sure the sides are covered. Cut slits in the corners of the paper so that the paper overlaps and is flat.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix and set aside. Place bananas and vanilla extract into a blender. Remove dates from apple juice and set aside. Add the strained juice to the blender and blend until creamy. Add dates to the blender and pulse a few times so the dates are in small pieces.
- Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix until well combined. Stir in the blueberries and walnuts. Using a spatula, pour the batter into baking pan. Bake at 350ºF for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
Nutrition Information
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How many calories are there in these? Didn't see a nutrition break down. Thanks~
Laurie, Approximately 298 calories per bar.
do you store these on the counter or in the fridge
Sarah, I prefer the fridge.
Cindy, Not sure…this was submitted by a guest blogger. We’ll do the data as soon as possible. Thanks!
Elicia, This makes approximately 8 servings. The protein is about 4 gms per serving.
You said 290 calories, but how many servings?
Does it freeze well?
Judy, I’ve never frozen these particular bars. Try with one and if thaws well, go for the entire recipe next time. 🙂
These look great. How many servings are in the pan? Thanks.
Ali, Approximately 8 per pan.
Can u use Quinoa flour instead?
Renee, I never have but should be fine. Keep us posted! 🙂
Sarah, The ingredients state 3 Bananas, peeled. Thanks! 🙂
Could you use raisins instead of dates?
Lori, Sure!
I don't really like walnuts. Do you suggest another nut or do you think it would be fine to just leave them out?
Angie, Feel free to leave out the walnuts or sub with another nut of choice.
We are allergic to nuts. Would leaving the walnuts out, ruin the recipe?
Dori, Not at all. Feel free to make this a nut free recipe.
Hi – can we get the nutrition breakdown? I'd like to know the protein, fat, carb and sugar numbers. Thanks!
Michele, We’ll be adding this week. 🙂
A little late to the game but I finally got around to making these. Only modification was I substituted almonds instead of walnuts (and almond extract instead of vanilla). They are SOOOOOO good. And they freeze beautifully. I let the batch cool and then layered the pieces in a gallon ziploc with a layer of parchment paper between so they wouldn't stick together. I take one out the night before and pack it in my lunch in the fridge – it's totally thawed by morning. It is the perfect mid-afternoon snack. I am still amazed at how good these are.
I think bananas are omitted from the ingredient list: Bananas are supposed to go into the blender, but I don't see the listed. How many bananas are in these bars?
Ruth Ann, Please see the recipe again, it calls for 3 bananas peeled. https://skinnyms.com/banana-blueberry-bars/
Ruth Ann, Please see the recipe again, it calls for 3 bananas peeled. https://skinnyms.com/banana-blueberry-bars/
Ruth Ann, Please see the recipe again, it calls for 3 bananas peeled. https://skinnyms.com/banana-blueberry-bars/
Ruth Ann, Please see the recipe again, it calls for 3 bananas peeled. https://skinnyms.com/banana-blueberry-bars/
Thanks!
Delicious!!!! Will make these again and again. I am a bariatric patient and by going to the natural food store, I was able to get dates that did not have sugar on them. These are so wonderful, taste like Banana nut bread in a way
These are amazing!!! Super easy to make and very satisfying. My 9×13 pan made 12 bars
this is a really cool recipe! I work with a bar and was curious if you think it might pair well with some type of cocktail drink?? we’d like to try a few things and maybe this could be something. Just a thought! Great blog!
Sure! Here’s a few great choices hefeweizens, dunkelweizens and weizenbocks. If you don’t have these German beers on hand, serve with a sweeter tasting beer. Hope this helps! 🙂
Hi…Does this recipe call for the packet pitted dates at the supermarket or fresh dates? Thanks.
Nisey, We used packet pitted dates but fresh will work as well.