Banana Blueberry Bars

Source : In A Small Bowl Soak Dates In Apple Juice For 10-15 Minutes Preheat Oven To 375 Degrees F Line A 9x9 Inch Baking Pan With Parchment Paper With The Sid...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : May 12, 2026

Step:

  1. In a small bowl, soak dates in apple juice for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  2. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper with the sides covered. Cut slits in the corners of the paper to overlap and lie flat.

  3. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of the rolled oats with cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix and set aside.

  4. Place the remaining 1 cup of rolled oats, bananas, and vanilla extract into a blender.

  5. Remove the dates from the apple juice and set aside. Strain the juice to add to the blender and blend until smooth.

  6. Add the dates to the blender and pulse a few times until the dates are in small pieces.

  7. Pour the banana mixture into the dry ingredient bowl. Mix well.

  8. Stir in the blueberries and walnuts.

  9. Using a spatula, pour the batter into the baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  10. Cool at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.


Ingredients

  1. 1 cup dates (pitted and halved)
  2. 1/2 cup apple juice
  3. 3 cups rolled oats, divided
  4. 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  5. 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
  6. 3 ripe bananas
  7. 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  8. 1 cup fresh blueberries
  9. 1/2 cup walnuts

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