Breakfast Banana Bars - Healthy Recipe for Toddlers!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in calories and offers a different flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate has more antioxidants.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut flakes

Fresh fruit is lower in sugar and provides more moisture.

Mash 6 ripe bananas in a bowl using a masher or fork until smooth.

Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 2 tablespoons water to the mashed bananas; mix until combined.

Stir in 3 1/4 cups quick oats until well mixed.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).

Line an 8x8 square baking tin with baking paper.

Pour the mixture into the lined baking tin and smooth it out with the back of a spoon to create an even layer.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven.

Let the bars cool completely after baking.

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