Banana Booty Bars

Along with other fruits and vegetables, consumption of bananas are associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer and in women, breast cancer.The juice extract prepared from the tender core treats kidney stones and high blood pressure.Bananas contain considerable amounts of vitamin B6, vitamin C and potassium.The latter makes them of particular interest to athletes who use them to quickly replenish their electrolytes.
The banana is the most well known and eaten tropical fruit.Eat at least one banana a day, they are said to contain everything a human needs and they contain all the 8 amino-acids our body cannot produce itself.

The following bars are oaty, chewy, fruity with a hint of spice and a walnut crunch. These are super yummy..and very easy to make.

Banana Booty Bars

Ingredients

Combine in a blender or mash and mix by hand:
2 Tbsp. flax seed (grind in blender or coffee grinder first) or
3 Tbsp. pre-ground flax
3 large very ripe organic bananas(about 1 1/2 cup)
1/4-1/3 cup of melted organic coconut oil
1/4 cup of organic unsweetened applesauce or pure maple syrup or agave syrup
2-4 tsp organic vanilla

Combine separately:
2 cups large flake/old fashioned rolled oats (you may also use gluten-
free quinoa flakes)
1/4-1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/8-1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

Mix wet with dry. Then add:
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped roughly)
1/2 cup medjool dates (pitted and chopped roughly)
1 tsp. finely grated lemon or orange zest
2 oz dark chocolate (chopped roughly)

*If you have the time, let the batter sit for 10 minutes or longer.
*Grease a medium-sized pan and press mixture in.Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes.Allow to cool at least 10 minutes before cutting.

Enjoy these superb bars!!

They are great for breakfast or mid-morning snack...

Sylvie Thibert