Samoa Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

- Total time
- 50 minutes
- Preparation time
- 20 minutes
- Calories
- 204
- Portions
- 12
Directions
1. Preheat an oven to 350°. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with foil so that foil extends about 2 inches over sides of dish; brush bottom and sides of dish with oil.
2. Purée bananas, dates, oats, milk, coconut flakes, baking powder, vanilla extract and salt in a food processor until combined, scraping down sides of processor occasionally. Transfer banana mixture to a large bowl; fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and flaxseeds. Spread banana mixture in prepared dish; bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.
3. Lift oat mixture out of dish using overhanging sides of foil; transfer to a cutting board. Remove foil; cut oat mixture into 12 squares.
4. Heat remaining 3 tablespoons chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl in microwave oven on high 1 minute or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds; drizzle over squares and let stand 5 minutes.
Chef Tip:
To toast coconut, spread coconut in a large skillet; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Spread on a plate to cool.
Ingredients
1/2 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
2 medium DOLE® Bananas, halved crosswise
1 cup pitted Medjool dates (about 10 dates)
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup soy milk
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted (see Chef Tip)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
Nutritional Facts
12 Serving Per Container | |
Serving Size | 1 square |
Calories | 204 |
Entries | Daily value in %* |
---|---|
Total Fat (10 g) | 15% |
Saturated Fat (7 g) | 34% |
Polyunsaturated (1 g) | |
Sodium (147 mg) | 6% |
Total Carbohydrate (31 g) | 10% |
Dietary Fiber (4 g) | 17% |
Total Sugars (18 g) | |
Included Added Sugars (5 g) | |
Protein (3 g) | 6% |
Calcium | 6% |
Iron | 6% |
Magnesium | 8% |
Manganese | 8% |
Phosphorus | 6% |
Potassium (342 mg) | 10% |
Thiamin | 6% |
Vitamin B6 | 6% |
Vitamin C | 2% |