Looking to eat healthy, but not compromise on deliciousness? Then we have just the thing for you: Our no-sugar-added banana-raspberry bars. These homemade goodies are ready in 30 minutes and are a great alternative to sugary, store-bought snacks.
Lip-Smacking Banana-Raspberry Bars: All the Sweetness, No Added Sugar
The secret to our amazing no-sugar banana-raspberry banana bars is actually hidden there right in the name! Bananas are what gives these bars a natural sweetness. But asides from being nature’s candy, bananas come loaded with tons of health benefits: They are rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals. The raspberries play off of the banana’s rich creaminess with a tangy, refreshing twist and provide valuable antioxidants. Without any added sugar, the bars rely on the natural sweetness of the fruit and the aromatic touch of cinnamon to round off into a subtly sweet snack that will leave you wanting more.
Making no-sugar-added banana-raspberry bars is super easy and requires only a few ingredients. This recipe is especially good if you have some ripe bananas on hand, but are looking to switch up from your go-to banana bread. For your bar mix, make sure to have traditional oats, ground almonds, and cinnamon. or your bar mix, you’ll need traditional oats, ground almonds, and cinnamon. Together, they create a strong base with a pleasant texture while adding nutrients that will provide long-lasting fuel. Best of all? After one baking sesh, you keep your bars stored in an airtight container and they’ll be good for weeks. Snacking can hardly be any healthier or more enjoyable.
The best thing about our homemade bars: You can change the ingredients again and again and adapt them entirely to your preferences and pantry. Instead of raspberries, blueberries or cranberries will also taste divine; chopped nuts or cacao nibs provide different kinds of crunches and notes.
We wouldn’t be Scrumdiddlyumptious if we couldn’t provide you with even more delicious snack ideas – and they’re reasonably healthy, too. Try our white chocolate coconut-apricot bars, banana oat bread, and oatmeal & seed breakfast cookies
But first, enjoy our no-sugar-added banana-raspberry as a perfect anytime snack.
NO-SUGAR BANANA-RASPBERRY BARS
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 20 mins
- Total time: 30 min
- Servings: 6 pieces
INGREDIENTS
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup ground almonds
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ cup frozen raspberries
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Mash the banana with a fork, then mix it with the oil and egg.
- Add the rolled oats, almonds, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix together.
- Fiold in the frozen raspberries.
- Spread the mixture about ½ inch thick onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the bars for 20-22 minutes.
- Let them cool and cut the mixture into pieces or bars.