Oat Energy Bars

Ingredients

• 1 Very ripe banana, mashed
• 1-1/2 cups instant or quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 chopped dried fruit of your choice
• 1/2 cup maple syrup, agave or honey
• 1/2 cup natural nut butter or sunflower butter
• 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• For even more protein try 1/2 to 1 cup
• Protein powder.