Baked Oat Bars (Banana or Blueberry) (Makes approx. 4-6 bars)

Ingredients:

2 cups of dry oatmeal (rolled or old-fashioned)

4 medium-large bananas or 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries (or a combination)

4 tbsp ground flaxseed or flax meal

1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Mash the fruit in a mixing bowl.

2. Add the oatmeal, flax meal (I used flaxseed), cinnamon and mix.

3. Line an 8×8” or 9×9” baking pan with parchment paper.

4. Spread the mixture into the pan.

5. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.

6. Let cool for 10 minutes and eat warm or store in the refrigerator and take for breakfast on-the-go.

Variations: You can make these bars a savory snack by leaving out the fruit and adding in vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, onions, and spices.