Blueberry Banana Bars | Vegan and Gluten-Free Snacks | Vegan Dessert with Dates

Are you looking for a vegan and gluten-free snack or dessert? That's what I wanted when I searched this recipe. I am trying to eat more whole-food plant-based because I hear its really good to balance your hormones. 

I eat everything but this week I decided to go vegetarian to start. I really wanted a nice dessert, but one that didn't come out of a package with a long list of ingredients. So, I found a way to use that old banana and the dates we have on the counter. I was SUPER SURPRISED. these are delicious and can be a snack, dessert, or even breakfast. It's almost like having an awesome oatmeal bowl in a bar form. So, even though I don't have to grab and go out these days, I would definitely make these before hand if I had to go out and about. 

While you'll love this recipe: 

• no flour- its made with whole grain oats
• no refined sugars - its sweetened with dates
• no eggs so it doesn't have any added fat except the natural fats in the walnuts
• its dessert but still feels like you're doing your body good

Banana Blueberry Bars

Ingredients (makes 12 bars): 

• 1 cup dates, pitted and halved
• 1 ½ cups apple juice
• 3 cups rolled oats, divided
• ¾ tsp. cinnamon
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg
• 1 ½ Tbsp. baking powder
• 1 large or 2 ripe bananas
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ cup walnuts

Equipment: 

• 8"x8" or 9"x9" square baking dish
• Blender
• 2 bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula

For the full recipe, visit forksoverknives.com

To your happy and healthy life, 

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