4 Ingredient Granola Bar Recipe | Healthy Snack | Nuts.com

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dried fruit

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Add the bananas to a bowl and mash them with a fork until they are a soft, pasty consistency (no lumps).

Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.

Add the granola, walnuts and pitted dates and stir until ingredients are fully mixed together.

Place the mixture on a baking tray and spread out in a square shape, pressing the mixture down to create an even layer.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place granola bars in the oven to bake until a golden brown color (about 30 minutes).

Remove tray from oven and allow to cool. Cut the granola bars into squares and enjoy!

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