By Terry Garrett

A few weeks ago, I set out to create a healthy banana oat breakfast bar. After much trial and error, I discovered the perfect combination of ingredients that satisfy my sweet tooth and keep me full all morning long. Here are the directions to the final recipe I make almost every morning (serves 1 to 2):

• Preheat oven to 375
• Melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• Add 1 mashed ripe banana
• Mix in 1/2 cup of oats
• Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
• Stir in (optional) 1/4 cup raisins –or– 1/8 c mini choc chips
• Add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
• Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pat out in flat bar form on parchment covered middle of baking sheet
• Slide the pan in the oven and bake 8 to 10 minutes

Enjoy!

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