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Gluten Free Dirty Blonde Banana Bars


Have you ever had a recipe idea in your head and the first time you tried, it completely failed! So was the case with these babies. Jen had dreamed of a gluten free (not because it had to be...But rather just because she thought it would be an interesting experiment) sweet and salty banana bar and originally got a mostly salty...yet, texturally delightful treat. After trial and error...we bring you our Recipe for : Gluten Free Dirty Blonde Banana Bars. Trust us they are irresistible!

Difficulty Meter: Easy

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 35 minutes

Makes 12-15 bars

Ingredients:

1 Stick salted melted butter + a bit more to grease the pan 

3 over ripe bananas

1/2 cup organic cane sugar

2 eggs

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder

1 Heaping Teaspoon Cinnamon

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter

1  1/2 Cups Rolled Oats + about 2 Tablespoons to sprinkle on top

1  1/2 Cups Chocolate Chips (reserve about half cup for top)

1/2 Cup Butterscotch Chips

2 Cups Oat Flour

2 Teaspoons Coarse Sea Salt for top of bars

Pre - Heat oven to 350* F


Peel and mash bananas....B-A-N-A-N-A-S! Cue back round music...we just had to 🙂 


In separate bowl melt butter, as the butter melts whisk in the eggs. Add Butter and give it a whirl.


Combine vanilla extract then scoop in the peanut butter and beat into a smooth even mixture.

*Chef's Tip: We like to use a fresh ground all natural peanut butter with no salt or oils added.