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Banana Oat Bars – Zero Sugar

January 5, 2016 By Vidya Srinivasan 53 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
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Course: Bars
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 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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Comments

  1. Bilna says

    January 5, 2016 at 01:02

    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 says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:09

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

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  2. BIkram Mann says

    January 5, 2016 at 02:38

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:06

      Thanku Bikram:-)

      Reply
  3. skd says

    January 5, 2016 at 02:58

    Delicious healthy bar Vidya.

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:07

      Thamku SKD:-)

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  4. veena says

    January 5, 2016 at 03:05

    this looks yum! healthy too..

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:06

      Thanku Veena:-)

      Reply
  5. Sweta (My Indian Dietitian) says

    January 5, 2016 at 04:06

    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 says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:06

      Bars retain its zhape Sweta, thanku:-)

      Reply
  6. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    January 5, 2016 at 06:35

    These sound wonderful – love the cardamom and cinnamon combo!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:05

      Thanku Shashi:-)

      Reply
  7. Revathi says

    January 5, 2016 at 07:10

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:05

      Thanku Revathi:-)

      Reply
  8. Antonia says

    January 5, 2016 at 07:49

    Delicious and healthy…love this!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:04

      Thanku Antonio:-)

      Reply
  9. marudhuskitchen says

    January 5, 2016 at 07:53

    Lovely recipe for dieters with sugar cravings… Thanks a lot

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:03

      Thanku Vani:-)

      Reply
  10. srividhya says

    January 5, 2016 at 08:40

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:03

      Thanku Sri:-)

      Reply
  11. cheri says

    January 5, 2016 at 09:10

    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 says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:46

      Thanku Cheri’-)

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 17:03

      Thanku Cheri:-)

      Reply
  12. GiGi Eats says

    January 5, 2016 at 14:51

    ZERO SUGAR = music to my ears!!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 8, 2016 at 00:46

      Thanku Gigi eats:-)

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  13. kushi says

    January 5, 2016 at 18:23

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:46

      Thanku Kushi:-)

      Reply
  14. swathi says

    January 5, 2016 at 18:42

    looks delicious very healthy too . Love to try it.

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:31

      Thanku Swathi:-)

      Reply
  15. Jayashree says

    January 5, 2016 at 22:45

    Lovely ones Vidya and healthy too !

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 8, 2016 at 00:47

      Thanku Jayashree:-)

      Reply
  16. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

    January 5, 2016 at 23:20

    Such a healthy, yum and guilt free treat 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:25

      Thanku Freda:-)

      Reply
  17. Kalpana Sareesh says

    January 6, 2016 at 00:36

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:25

      Thanku Kalps:-)

      Reply
  18. CHCooks says

    January 6, 2016 at 03:34

    healthy and tasty dear! Happy new year 🙂

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:25

      Thanku Chcook:-) happy new year

      Reply
  19. Sowmiasgalley says

    January 6, 2016 at 07:48

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:24

      Thanku Soemia:-)

      Reply
  20. Binjal's VEG Kitchen says

    January 6, 2016 at 12:44

    Delicious and healthy!

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 6, 2016 at 16:24

      Thanku Binjal:-)

      Reply
  21. Sandhya Hariharan says

    January 7, 2016 at 03:00

    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 says

      January 8, 2016 at 17:22

      Thanku Sandhya:-)

      Reply
  22. Mullai Madavan says

    January 7, 2016 at 08:39

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 8, 2016 at 17:21

      Thanku Mullai:-)

      Reply
  23. swapna says

    January 7, 2016 at 09:02

    Love this healthy treat…

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 8, 2016 at 17:20

      Thanku Swapna:-)

      Reply
  24. Alok Singhal says

    January 7, 2016 at 10:36

    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 says

      January 8, 2016 at 17:16

      Thanku Alok:-)

      Reply
  25. Nish Kitchen says

    January 9, 2016 at 00:32

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 12, 2016 at 17:14

      Thanku Rose:-)

      Reply
  26. JollyHomemadeRecipes says

    January 9, 2016 at 18:17

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

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    • Vidya Srinivasan says

      January 12, 2016 at 17:13

      Thanku Jolly:-)

      Reply

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