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MuesliFusion Banana Bars (Gluten-Free)
It’s been quite a while since I’ve shared a recipe with you all. Don’t worry, I’m making it up for it today – man do I have a delicious recipe for you guys!
When I went to Park City to attend the Blend Retreat a few weeks ago, I was very impressed by all of the tasty meals and snacks provided by the sponsors. But of the two breakfasts, one dinner, and multiple snack breaks provided, one product in particular left me raving about it the entire weekend:
Muesli Fusion! Seriously, ask my roommates – I talked about it all weekend, ha.
MuesliFusion co-sponsored the first breakfast at Blend, and I was really impressed when I heard how they gave back to organizations that support the environment. I was also impressed at the mention of the ingredients they used – whole foods without any added preservatives, transfats, hydrogenated oils, or artificial flavorings. Now, I’d actually never tried muesli before the day, so when I filled my bowl up with Morning Zest and poured in some almond milk, I wasn’t sure what to expect.
Well, needless to say, I was blown away! The combination of oats, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, raisins, and cranberries is just a perfect combination.
When MuesliFusion told us about their recipe contest, I knew I had to get in on it. Plus, it got me in the kitchen baking again! I hadn’t made any type of bars in quite a while, so I decided to go with Muesli Banana Bars.
MuesliFusion Banana Bars
Prep time: 5 minutes
Bake time: 35 minutes
Makes 10-12 bars
1 c. Almond meal/flour
2 large ripe bananas (smashed)
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. sea salt
2 eggs
1/4 c. coconut oil (melted)
1 tbsp. raw honey
1/2 c. chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and spray a load pan with nonstick spray. Add all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl and mix to combine. Add the rest of the ingredients, and stir until mixed together. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, and cook for 35-40 minutes, using the toothpick method to check for doneness.
Then, devour!
We may or may not have any more bars left in the house. BUT, I packed a couple up for Lauren, who I’m meeting for a hike later this morning, and for my neighbor who also requested some. These bars are delicious – and husband approved! Shane loved them just as much as I did.
Now I gotta scoot. Time to teach a core class and train a client 
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Hi Paige, Are the oats in the cereal gluten free? That would be AWESOME. Usually oats are not gluten free unless they specifically say so, so I was curious because I would make this in a heart beat if they were!!
They are! Morning Zen flavor is GF 🙂
you talked about the cereal or the Ian?? 🙂 🙂
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(because he WAS super cute!)
She actually just talked about the cereal! (But the fact that Ian is so cute probably didn’t hurt either…)
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted…33 Check-In
That would be cilantro and cheese biscuits, they are my husband’s favorite!
Those look super yummy!
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That looks great! It’s sad to say, but I can’t even remember the last thing I baked. I think it was skillet cornbread that turned out just okay. Baking is not my forte.
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These look delicious . . . but am I missing the banana in the recipe? I don’t see it in the ingredients. I definitely want to try making these!! That muesli was one of my favorite items from Blend!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance recently posted…Jalapeño and Cilantro Burgers
omg I forgot to list the bananas. And I just got home to check my comments now. I edited it – but it also called for 2 bananas!! Oy.
these sound delicious! Any chance I can replace the coconut oil with something else?
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You could probably try a quarter cup of applesauce?
These look amazing! I’m going to have to get some mueslifusion just to make them!
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That’s definitely a clever use of muesli!
The last thing I baked was a three-layer chocolate cake for my mom’s birthday. It turned out fabulously!
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Oh yum. These look delicious! I have one question though, what makes them banana bars? Is there banana in them? The last thing I baked was a coconut banana bread and it was SO good. I’m having a real craving for cookies today though so I think I might be baking those tonight!
Gahhh I’m such a loon. I edited the recipe. It also calls for 2 ripe bananas!! *headdesk*
oh, those bars look gooood! sadly grains (all of them now), nuts and eggs are out of the picture for me right now… my muesli really wants to be eaten, but in the cupboard it sits. For now. 😉 bookmarking this recipe for later!!
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Yes, you certainly did talk about “MOOSE-ELL-EE” all weekend. 😉
You better put those bars in the freezer, girl. It’s a good thing you forgot them today- after that hike, I would’ve eaten all of them in 2 seconds!
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High fiving you for NOT adding sugar!! 😀
The last thing I baked… Spaghetti Squash! I bake it every 2 to 3 days!
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Just one tbsp of raw honey 🙂
My god these look good! The last thing I baked was blueberry rhubarb crisp.
Oh gosh, these looks incredible!! The flavors would mesh so well together between the museli, banana, honey, and coconut oil. Yum!
I wonder if I could make these eggless somehow…
The last thing I baked was kabocha squash. I have a problem.
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I sort of fell off the blog reading wagon but came back to your blog and see that you moved to Colorado!! I actually just moved out here in January as well – so awesome, i love it!! I enjoyed your posts about Chattaqua and Sanita – i like these all the time!!
That’s awesome! Whereabout in CO?
i’m down in Denver but spend a ton of time in Boulder, hiking, running and just being outside!
YUM!! Can I come over?? 😉
I tried these and though they were just fab. And as a runner I really enjoy it as a health early morning power snack before my mid morning run. 🙂
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Yay! Glad you liked ’em 🙂