Banana-Almond Energy Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending the foil over the edges of the pan. Spread oats and almonds in a 15x10-inch baking pan. Bake about 8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Let cool on wire rack.

Step 2

In a large bowl lightly whisk egg. Add the next eight ingredients (through salt); whisk until well mixed. Add the cereal, dried fruit, and cooled oats and almonds to banana mixture; stir until combined. Spoon into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

Step 3

Bake about 20 minutes or until browned around edges. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Use edges of foil to lift uncut bars from the pan. Cut into 16 bars.