CINNAMON SWIRL BANANA BREAD BARS

These banana bread bars will be a welcome addition to a school lunchbox, picnic, or just about any family or friend gathering. Just be prepared to share the recipe with everyone who tries them!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Course: Desserts, Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Banana bread, Banana bread bars, Fruit desserts, Snacks

Servings: bars

Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

For the Bars:

2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
2 eggs, at room temp
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup almond flour
¼ cup tapioca flour
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup chopped walnuts, for topping (optional)

For the Swirl:

2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons almond butter or tahini
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
Stir in almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
In a small bowl, mix swirl ingredients (maple syrup, almond butter or tahini, and cinnamon) until smooth.
Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Drizzle half of the swirl mixture over top and use a knife to create swirls.
Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top, if using.
Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until set in the center.
Cool completely before slicing. Drizzle the remaining swirl mixture over top (optional). Slice and enjoy!

Notes

For storage, these bars stay best in a sealed container on the counter for 2 to 3 days. If they last longer than this, pop them in the fridge for up to a week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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