Anti-inflammatory Berry Bars


Anti-inflammatory Berry Bars
Equipment
- 1 8×8 Pan or 9×9
Ingredients
- 1-2 Ripe Bananas (1 large or 2 small)
- 2 1/2 C Berries (if using frozen you must defrost and simmer first to drain the excess water about 8 minutes) I used a mix of blueberry, raspberry and blackberry
- 2 C Oats, must be certified gluten free and organic to be considered anti-inflammatory
- 2 C Almond milk, nut milk or oat milk that doesn't contain sunflower oil or gums. Rice milk will also work. Organic is best
- 2 tsp Pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 C Pure maple syrup
- 1/4 C Applesauce (unsweetened) or 1 egg beaten
- 1 tsp Baking powder
Optional protein
- 1-2 Scoops Vegan protein powder, preferably a naked pea protein with no fillers
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 375 F.
- In the baking dish combine the smashed banana, berries, oats, baking powder and cinnamon
- Add the milk, maple syrup, apple sauce (or egg) and vanilla. Mix until combined
- Bake for 45-60 minutes until the center is cooked and the top is golden
- Allow to cool completely about 2 hours or cool for 1 hour and then refrigerate. Once it's been completely cooled or refrigerated for 1-2 hours you can neatly cut them into bars.
- *Optional: For extra protein serve with dairy free yogurt that has proteinFor more of a dessert: Add coconut whipped cream



This looks delicious! Do you have the nutritional values for this recipe?