apricot pecan breakfast bars
Tuesday 03.05.13 
sometimes i think cooking is a bore and it feels more like a big fat chore than anything. but there are recipes, like this one, that are mysteriously fun. i don't know what the secret is, why sometimes it's a joy and sometimes it's a pain in the arse. one of life's mysteries i guess. but this recipe is a good ol time in the kitchen- maybe because it's just so simple and quick. and are the perfect thing to grab for breakfast when you're in a rush or snack on in between meals. sweet & healthy goodness, these bars.
recipe and a bit more after the jump
the other thing these bars are good for, besides winning friends and influencing people, is TRAVEL! they'd be so great to take on a road trip or flight because they're surprisingly hearty and filling. plus they're healthy and have very little salt. so basically: the best travel food ever. i hope you make them! xx -sarah
ingredients
3 cups gluten free rolled oats
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups chopped dried apricots
5 large ripe bananas
1/4 cup coconut oil (and a little extra for greasing the pan)
1/4 & 1/8 cup grade A maple syrup
1 teaspoon sea salt
preparation
- preheat over to 350 degrees
- grease a 9X13 pan with coconut oil
- in a large mixing bowl combine oats, nuts, apricots, and sea salt
- in a medium mixing bowl mash bananas (i used a rice spatula to make easy work of it)
- add coconut oil and maple syrup to mashed bananas and combine
- pour banana mixture into bowl with oats and stir until fully mixed
- fill pan with oat mixture and use a spatula (or the backside of a large spoon) to press mixture firmly into pan
- bake for 35 minutes (more or less depending on your oven) until bars are lightly browned on the top
- let cool and then slice into bars (these suckers are extra good warm, so eat one straight away!)
- enjoy!
Reader Comments (17)
i will fer sure being trying these.
This looks amazing! I want to eat it right now! And make it! And live in your blog. All at once! Can't believe I only just stumbled across it! What a stroke of luck! Now to read all your past posts! Lucky me! X
yay nicole, you'll love them!
@jojo, thanks so much, and welcome!! :)
I love coconut flakes, bananas, and dried apricots -- can't wait to give a recipe with them all a whirl!
Such a delicious combo of some of my most favorite ingredients! I often have mighty ambitions to make breakfast bars but tend to resort to my regular smoothie/oatmeal breakfasts... perhaps this will be just the inspirational recipe I needed!
oooooooh! such a good idea. I love quick bfast ideas. will be trying soon.
this looks delish! Can't wait to make it.. and i can see this being a hit with my kids!
Thanks for the recipe, I can't wait to try them! I made the peanut butter balls a couple of weeks ago and can't stop thinking about them now that they're gone! Must whip up more...