Around my house, it’s important to have healthy yet convenient snacks available for after school, on the go, and those times when dinner is going to be just a little bit later than normal – which really is like every day. For some of these times we are able to grab fruit or a date bar but sometimes fruit isn’t practical and date bars are just too big and filling.
So when I was challenged to create a recipe for the Chiquita Cooking Lab using bananas, apples & oats, I knew I wanted to create something bite-sized that would be great for any situation when we need a quick snack.
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Ingredients
- 3 cup uncooked not instant oats
- 3 Chiquita bananas mashed with fork
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3/4 cup chopped dried apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet (10"x15" max) with parchment paper.
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl until oats & apples are completely blended into bananas (I Spread banana mixture onto baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until edges are slightly brown.
- Allow to cool then cut into 1" squares.
This was so super easy to make, we keep them in a jar in the fridge and my kids can grab a couple when they need a snack. They think they taste good, but I know they are healthy, which is a win-win.
Do you think you can create a fun recipe using Chiquita Bananas and the ingredients of the week? Head on over to #ChiquitaCookingLab to learn this week’s ingredients and enter your recipe.
Aisha Kristine Chong says
Looks really healthy, I might give this one a try myself.
Mommy Pehpot says
I am just starting to learn how to bake and I’ll put this recipe on my must bake list. Thanks for sharing!
Tamika says
I love baking and doing new and exciting dishes. I am going to enter and see what I can come up with. This looks delicious by the way and going to try them next weekend.
Nicole W. says
Yes that was so 1, 2, 3. Pretty healthy and looks delicious too.
Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says
I am not creative so making up a recipe is far beyond my talents. You, however, are very talented, in recipe development and photography. Good luck to you!
Rebecca Swenor says
I will have to make these because my kids love these kind of snacks. They are also healthy snacks too. Thanks for sharing.
Erica Brooks says
These look like a tasty healthy snack. I’ll have to try them.
Ann Bacciaglia says
These look delicious. I will have to make these for my kids. I bet they would love them for breakfast.
Lavende & Lemonade says
Those look fantastic! I hope you win!
[email protected] says
oh my. these look amazing.
rochkirstin says
I’m a fan of healthy snacks and recipes. I would definitely try this out as we have all the ingredients at home.
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
My kids love bananas! These sound great!
Taylor says
Those look delicious! I will definitely have to give them a try!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
This is a great looking recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Michele D says
I definitely would try these. They look awesome!
Danielle Stewart says
Those look absolutely amazing! What a great snack to have for kiddos. Something tasty & healthy. Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Dawn says
Nom nom nom, and five stars! That pretty much says it all, I think. 😉
Danielle Royalegacy says
These look so good. I pinned the recipe to save and share it. Thank you so much.
Catherine S says
The quick bites look really good and I like how easy they are to make. I will have to make some for my husband and son.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
Those sound SO good. I need to make those.