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.
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
October 20, 2014 at 12:18 pmLooks really healthy, I might give this one a try myself.
Mommy Pehpot says
October 19, 2014 at 8:25 pmI am just starting to learn how to bake and I’ll put this recipe on my must bake list. Thanks for sharing!
Tamika says
October 19, 2014 at 3:47 pmI 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
October 18, 2014 at 4:40 amYes that was so 1, 2, 3. Pretty healthy and looks delicious too.
Margarita Ibbott (@DownshiftingPRO) says
October 17, 2014 at 9:48 pmI 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
October 17, 2014 at 5:20 pmI 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
October 17, 2014 at 1:14 pmThese look like a tasty healthy snack. I’ll have to try them.
Ann Bacciaglia says
October 17, 2014 at 11:45 amThese look delicious. I will have to make these for my kids. I bet they would love them for breakfast.
Lavende & Lemonade says
October 17, 2014 at 12:23 amThose look fantastic! I hope you win!
[email protected] says
October 16, 2014 at 10:35 pmoh my. these look amazing.
rochkirstin says
October 16, 2014 at 9:58 pmI’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
October 16, 2014 at 9:28 pmMy kids love bananas! These sound great!
Taylor says
October 16, 2014 at 8:15 pmThose look delicious! I will definitely have to give them a try!
Bonnie @ wemake7 says
October 16, 2014 at 7:33 pmThis is a great looking recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Michele D says
October 16, 2014 at 7:08 pmI definitely would try these. They look awesome!
Danielle Stewart says
October 16, 2014 at 6:23 pmThose look absolutely amazing! What a great snack to have for kiddos. Something tasty & healthy. Such a great idea. Thanks for sharing!
Dawn says
October 16, 2014 at 6:04 pmNom nom nom, and five stars! That pretty much says it all, I think. 😉
Danielle Royalegacy says
October 16, 2014 at 2:38 pmThese look so good. I pinned the recipe to save and share it. Thank you so much.
Catherine S says
October 16, 2014 at 11:39 amThe 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
October 13, 2014 at 6:33 pmThose sound SO good. I need to make those.