Superfood Energy Bars

Ingredients
Bars
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup slivered almonds
4 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 tsp. salt
1½ tsp. cinnamon
2 ripe bananas
1½ tsp. vanilla extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Topping
½ cup old-fashioned oats
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup pepitas
1 cup fresh blueberries
¼ cup almond milk
¼ tsp. cinnamon

Directions
Preheat oven to 350^° F. Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment.

Blend all bar ingredients in a food processor for several minutes until well combined and moist. Pour mixture into the pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Bake for 8–10 minutes.

Combine topping ingredients in a large bowl. Remove pan from oven and spread topping evenly over the baked bars. Bake for 15 more minutes.

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and allow to cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Makes 8 Bars