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    Banana Oat Bars - Zero Sugar

    January 5, 2016 By Vidya Srinivasan 54 Comments

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    Banana Oat Bars is no sugar desssert.  Banana  and raisins give sweetness to the healthy bar. Fiber rich oats with potassium rich banana makes this Banana Oat Bars a healthy snacks for mid-morning and evening snacks.

    For the past few days I was in a big dilemma to choose my first post for the new year. It has been more than 2 months since we moved to new city, still I haven't taken my camera at least once. Managing to post the recipes which I clicked months back. No wonder a sweet dish was my pick. This Banana Oat Bars steals the show for a healthy start:-)

    My Banana and oats madness continuous. With these two main ingredients these bars are magical. Almost every week fiber rich oats takes a special place in my kitchen, at least twice in some form. Inspired from my Oats Dates burfi, I wanted to prepare a similar baked snack for mid- morning/ mid- evening snacks. My sweet tooth also preferred  a mild dessert. Banana Oat Bars is yet another recipe with oats  and banana.

    My son is very choosy with his food as I told before, giving fruits to him is my nightmare. Usually I have 2/3 option for his every course  meal. These Banana Oat Bars even worked for his breakfast. My hubby loves to take few Banana Oat Bars to  his office as a snack. It is healthy, chewy and great for people having sweet craving like me.

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    Ingredients:

    Quick/Rolled Oats - 2 cups (I used quick oats)
    Banana - 2, large - very ripe, peeled and mashed
    Nuts - 1/4 cup, chopped (I used walnut, almonds and pecans)
    Raisins - 1/4 cup
    Cranberry - 2 tbsp
    Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp
    Cinnamon powder - pinch
    Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
    Salt - 1/8 tsp

    Method:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit and place parchment paper on 9×9 square baking pan and grease it with butter/olive oil/cooking spray
    • In a wide mixing bowl mash the banana well without lumps. Add vanilla extract to it and mix well
      Add the oats, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder and salt to the banana and mix well. Add nuts, raisins and cranberry and give a final mix

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    • Transfer it the mixture into the baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 28 - 33 minutes until the edges begin to crisp. Cool it and cut the bars. Store in room temperature and enjoy

    Oats Bars - Zero Sugar

    Healthy chewy oats bar with nuts, banana and dry fruits
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Bars
    Cuisine: International
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Calories: 414kcal
    Author: Vidya Srinivasan

    Ingredients

    • Quick/Rolled Oats - 2 cups I used quick oats
    • Banana - 2 large - very ripe, peeled and mashed
    • Nuts - 1/4 cup chopped (I used walnut, almonds and pecans)
    • Raisins - 1/4 cup
    • Cranberry - 2 tbsp
    • Cardamom powder - 1/8 tsp
    • Cinnamon powder - pinch
    • Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
    • Salt - 1/8 tsp

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degree Fahrenheit and place parchment paper on 9×9 square baking pan and grease it with butter/olive oil/cooking spray
    • In a wide mixing bowl mash the banana well without lumps. Add vanilla extract to it and mix well
    • Add the oats, cardamom powder, cinnamon powder and salt to the banana and mix well. Add nuts, raisins and cranberry and give a final mix
    • Transfer it the mixture into the baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 28 - 33 minutes until the edges begin to crisp. Cool it and cut the bars. Store in room temperature and enjoy
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    Notes

    1. Gluten free oats can be added for gluten- free version
    2. Coconut, chopped dates, apricot, prunes etc. can be. Added for extra flavor
    3. Extracts like rose, almond, pineapple can also used
    4. Plain or flavored chocolate chips like mint, peppermint, coffee etc. can be added
    5. Walnut, almonds, pecan, pine nuts, hazelnut cashew, pista can be added
    6. Cardamom powder, vanilla extract and cinnamon powder are optional. Any other flavors of your choice can be added instead of them
    7. Bars stays good for 2-3 in room temperature. I haven't tried refrigerating them
    8. Golden raisins can also be used instead of dark ones
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 304mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 38g

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    1. Bilna

      January 05, 2016 at 1:02 am

      Heyy happy new year Vidya.. like you said my son is also the same...its so hard to get him eat fruits...would definitely try this. .

      Regarding paal kesari.. It happens to me too..There used to be cooking disasters on special occasions or when we have guests home.. yours did not turn out a disaster.. you could make it a halwa and without you mentioning no body would have recognised it 😊

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:09 pm

        Thanku Bilna:-) oh ya while cooking for others disaster happens:-)

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    2. BIkram Mann

      January 05, 2016 at 2:38 am

      Oats and nuts Very healthy .. and full of proteinsssss 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        Thanku Bikram:-)

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    3. skd

      January 05, 2016 at 2:58 am

      Delicious healthy bar Vidya.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:07 pm

        Thamku SKD:-)

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    4. veena

      January 05, 2016 at 3:05 am

      this looks yum! healthy too..

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        Thanku Veena:-)

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    5. Sweta (My Indian Dietitian)

      January 05, 2016 at 4:06 am

      This is definitely something to try out-I loved the fact that you haven't used any sugar! Great healthy snack to take to work.Does it break into pieces or does it keep its shape?

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:06 pm

        Bars retain its zhape Sweta, thanku:-)

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    6. Shashi at RunninSrilankan

      January 05, 2016 at 6:35 am

      These sound wonderful - love the cardamom and cinnamon combo!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:05 pm

        Thanku Shashi:-)

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    7. Revathi

      January 05, 2016 at 7:10 am

      These oats bars look lovely. Looks like the perfect goto breakfast or quick little snack 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:05 pm

        Thanku Revathi:-)

        Reply
    8. Antonia

      January 05, 2016 at 7:49 am

      Delicious and healthy...love this!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:04 pm

        Thanku Antonio:-)

        Reply
    9. marudhuskitchen

      January 05, 2016 at 7:53 am

      Lovely recipe for dieters with sugar cravings... Thanks a lot

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thanku Vani:-)

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    10. srividhya

      January 05, 2016 at 8:40 am

      Happy new year and zero sugar recipe to start the year is great. Nicely done

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thanku Sri:-)

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    11. cheri

      January 05, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Happy New Year Vidya, these are perfect for your first post of the year, love that there is no sugar.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        Thanku Cheri'-)

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 5:03 pm

        Thanku Cheri:-)

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    12. GiGi Eats

      January 05, 2016 at 2:51 pm

      ZERO SUGAR = music to my ears!!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2016 at 12:46 am

        Thanku Gigi eats:-)

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    13. kushi

      January 05, 2016 at 6:23 pm

      Healthy and delicious bar! Wish you a very happy new year!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        Thanku Kushi:-)

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    14. swathi

      January 05, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      looks delicious very healthy too . Love to try it.

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        Thanku Swathi:-)

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    15. Jayashree

      January 05, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Lovely ones Vidya and healthy too !

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2016 at 12:47 am

        Thanku Jayashree:-)

        Reply
    16. Freda @ Aromatic essence

      January 05, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      Such a healthy, yum and guilt free treat 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        Thanku Freda:-)

        Reply
    17. Kalpana Sareesh

      January 06, 2016 at 12:36 am

      love it.. just not kids even elders hv become so choosy..

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        Thanku Kalps:-)

        Reply
    18. CHCooks

      January 06, 2016 at 3:34 am

      healthy and tasty dear! Happy new year 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:25 pm

        Thanku Chcook:-) happy new year

        Reply
    19. Sowmiasgalley

      January 06, 2016 at 7:48 am

      Love the no sugar version oats bar. As you said oats and banana are great combo.

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:24 pm

        Thanku Soemia:-)

        Reply
    20. Binjal's VEG Kitchen

      January 06, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      Delicious and healthy!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 06, 2016 at 4:24 pm

        Thanku Binjal:-)

        Reply
    21. Sandhya Hariharan

      January 07, 2016 at 3:00 am

      Happy New Year Vidya . It is really hard to get the kiddo's eating stuff that do not interest them. In that regard this recipe is a great fit !!!

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2016 at 5:22 pm

        Thanku Sandhya:-)

        Reply
    22. Mullai Madavan

      January 07, 2016 at 8:39 am

      Zero sugar, what a way to start the new year. Wish you and your family a healthy happy New year!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2016 at 5:21 pm

        Thanku Mullai:-)

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    23. swapna

      January 07, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Love this healthy treat...

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2016 at 5:20 pm

        Thanku Swapna:-)

        Reply
    24. Alok Singhal

      January 07, 2016 at 10:36 am

      Kesari halwa looks awesome, i am happy your experiment worked. 'No Sugar' in the title made my eyes wider 🙂

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      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 08, 2016 at 5:16 pm

        Thanku Alok:-)

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    25. Nish Kitchen

      January 09, 2016 at 12:32 am

      These oat bars are perfect start to New Year. So easy to make. Definitely trying!

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 12, 2016 at 5:14 pm

        Thanku Rose:-)

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    26. JollyHomemadeRecipes

      January 09, 2016 at 6:17 pm

      Delicious & healthy oats-nuts bar..loved it 🙂

      Reply
      • Vidya Srinivasan

        January 12, 2016 at 5:13 pm

        Thanku Jolly:-)

        Reply
    27. Vidya Srinivasan

      October 25, 2022 at 2:17 pm

      no added sugar. 38 g is natural sugar present in the ingredients!

      Reply
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