These sweet, healthy "nice cream" bars make a delicious, nutritious summer snack. They're packed with whole grains and fresh fruit, and lightly sweetened with real maple syrup.
Ingredients
3 cups granola
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
6 large frozen bananas
1 tablespoon milk of choice (almond, coconut, etc)
Instructions
Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Combine blueberries and granola and cover the bottom of the dish in a single layer of mixture.
In a high-powered blender or food processor, process/puree bananas with the milk until they achieve a creamy, frozen yogurt like consistency. You may have to start and stop, scraping down the sides. If you're using a Vitamix, you can use the tamper to do this.
Pour banana mixture over granola and smooth, pressing down so it sticks.
Pour another single layer of granola and blueberries over the nice cream. Press it down slightly into the mixture.
Freeze for at least an hour.
When ready to eat, let bars sit out for about 5 minutes to soften.
Notes
Nutritional information will vary depending on the amount and type of granola used.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 240
Recipe by Whitney E. RD at https://www.whitneyerd.com/2016/07/nice-cream-crunch-bars.html