Long Bike Ride Energy Bars

It always helps to have a healthy energy source when you're on a long bike ride.  Making your own ensures you won't have low nutrient fillers and additives - just pure foods. 

Try these yummy bars

Ingredients:

• 3 bananas
• 1/2-1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup almond butter
• 3 cups whole oats
• 1 cup chopped and toasted almonds
• 2 cups puffed rice cereal
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• Salt to taste and to top with
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ginger powder

Directions:

1. Combine bananas, maple syrup and almond butter in a food processor until smooth
2. In a separate large bowl combine oats, almonds, cereal, ginger and cinnamon.
3. Combine the banana mixture and oat mixture. Fold in chocolate chips
4. Line a 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper and non stick spray. Spread mixture evenly and top with a sprinkle of sea salt
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350
6. Let cool for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Cut ,wrap up and take on the road. Note: these will keep fresh for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.  Carry in a cooler.