Dairy-Free Banana Bars
Delightfully moist and naturally sweet, these Dairy-Free Banana Bars are a wholesome treat perfect for any occasion. Made with ripe bananas, melted coconut oil, and a hint of cinnamon, these bars strike the ideal balance between rich flavor and fluffy texture, all without any dairy. A touch of unsweetened applesauce adds extra moisture, while light brown sugar enhances the caramel-like sweetness. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and ready to serve in under an hour, this easy recipe is great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Whether you’re catering to dietary restrictions or simply looking for a healthier alternative, these banana bars are a delicious, crowd-pleasing option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup coconut oil, melted
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup unsweetened apple sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
Add the melted coconut oil, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and egg to the mashed bananas and mix well to combine.
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fold in the unsweetened apple sauce to the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the banana bars from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes.
Once cooled, cut the bars into 12 equal squares. Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2706 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 129.0 g | 165% | |
| Saturated Fat | 100.7 g | 504% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 1368 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.7 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 195.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1784 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
