Antioxidant-Rich Breakfast Bars

Name: Antioxidant-Rich Breakfast Bars
Yield: 9
Ingredients: 1 medium ripe banana; 1 cup old fashioned oats; 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/8 cup pomegranate juice; 2 tablespoons finely chopped dates; 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon Goji berries or other unsweetened dried fruit; 1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds; 2 tablespoons ground flax seed

By: www.DrFuhrman.com

by 88 members

G - BOMBS

Category: Breakfast

Tag: Anti-Cancer/High Micronutrient

Everybody loves these bars! Bake up a batch today. They make a great on-the-go breakfast or dessert.

Recipe
My Notes
Nutrition Facts
Ratings & Comments (77)

Serves 9

Ingredients

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1 medium ripe banana

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed

1/4 cup raisins

1/8 cup pomegranate juice

2 tablespoons finely chopped dates

1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

1 tablespoon Goji berries or other unsweetened dried fruit

1 tablespoon raw sunflower seeds

2 tablespoons ground flax seed

Instructions:

Mash banana in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Lightly wipe a baking pan with a small amount of olive oil. An 8 X 8 inch square pan works well for 9 bars. Spread mixture into pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or 170 degrees for 2 hours. Cool on wire rack and cut into bars.

Refrigerate any leftover bars.

My Notes: (Click Edit to enter your notes about this recipe)

Serves 9

Per Serving:

Calories 91
Protein 2 g
Carbohydrates 17 g
Sugars 7 g
Total Fat 2.3 g
Saturated Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 2 mg
Fiber 2.6 g
Beta-Carotene 42 ug
Vitamin C 2 mg
Calcium 12 mg
Iron 2.6 mg
Folate 9 ug
Magnesium 17 mg
Potassium 125 mg
Zinc 0.2 mg
Selenium 1.2 ug

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mamajean

03/09/2011 12:35 PM

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Pomegranate juice? Goji berries? How about posting some recipes with ingredients that you can actually find in your local grocery store? Or, alternatively, put in what common ingredient could be substituted for more exotic ones. That'd work too.

callmarie800 replies:

04/01/2018 03:01 PM

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Could use cranberries for Gojiberries.

NIna11 replies:

06/05/2020 08:32 PM

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You can easily substitute 100% juice and whatever dried fruit you have on hand. Nuts and various nut milks are interchangeble too for most recipes...no need to stress

This reply was last edited on 06/05/2020 08:33 PM

debbie_94510 replies:

01/08/2021 12:46 AM

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Pomegranate juice is actually pretty easy to find in just about any supermarket. Trader Joe's has a nicely-priced offering.

Cathisr replies:

04/15/2021 02:01 PM

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Steeped a mixed berry herbal tea bag in a little over 1/8 c hot water and used that.

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:36 AM

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Unfortunately regular grocery stores support s.a.d. And not this. Many stores will stock if you request. I got mine from Tierra farms along with lots of other items, Amazon also has some sources, becareful of added sugar and oil. It's the micro nutrients, and organic that makes the difference. These are a traveling treat in the winter not an everyday item.

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RRENY

03/09/2011 03:23 PM

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I DO NOT GOJI BERRIES HOW ABOUT EXTRA RAISON

Sandi

03/11/2011 05:25 PM

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Wonderful breakfast bars. I didn't have Goji berries, so I used dried cherries instead. I also used an additional banana for more flavor.

drea1

09/04/2011 07:57 PM

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The photo does them no justice. I used fresh blueberries and dried, unsweetened, cranberries. I had been looking for exactly this type of breakfast to go. Perfect!!!

Butterfly Lady replies:

01/12/2019 11:41 AM

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Where did you find unsweetened cranberries? I have looked everywhere. Tried to dehydrate them myself in my breville convection oven but after 24 they still were not done.

scorpio55

09/11/2011 05:51 PM

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All these ingredients are in the grocery store or any health food store. Very easy to find and I live in a small town.

Kikipotamus replies:

04/15/2018 03:35 PM

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Agreed! I found POM Wonderful brand small bottle of 100% pomegranate juice at my local chain grocer as well as gojis, which I have kept on hand for years to add to my green tea and other herbal teas. My Chinese students, all healthy and active in their 70s and 80s, taught me that.

Striker

12/10/2011 11:58 AM

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We live in Iowa and have goji berries and pomegranate juice at our grocery store. a small package is expensive but nice to use occasionally.

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:40 AM

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I spring for the goji, not the pom.

Carol1one

12/22/2011 09:05 PM

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Substituted sesame seeds for flax, walnuts for sunflower seeds, 2 TBS. unsweetened coconut for Goji berries, and 2 Medjool dates instead of 2 TBS. chopped dates. Processed with s-blade in food processor (first the dry ingredients + nuts/seeds/raisins, and then added banana/berries/Pom juice). Bar was still "wet" on bottom after 25 minutes on "convection", so I flipped it over and cooked 15 more minutes.It really is a beautiful color, and the flavor is PHENOMENAL! Can't wait to see how they taste "cold". They are delicious warm. Very dessert-like. :)))

Rezvan

12/26/2011 01:48 AM

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this is easy to make, I didn't have Goji berries add more raisins. anyway, it is wonderful breakfast bar, I made it few times and it is gone before end of the day...make it again.

This comment was last edited on 12/28/2011 12:53 AM

brownbrit

12/30/2011 01:26 PM

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Anyone know if this will work without the banana, or if there is substiture for banana?

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:41 AM

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Generally nanna is the substitute, maybe try soaked chia.

ATV98246

01/01/2012 10:19 AM

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This is great if I do not have the goji berries I use some other berries like blackberries or whatever I have on hand

laens383

03/22/2012 12:24 PM

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While no doubt healthy and most likely tasty, it would be helpful for us to know the amount of calories entailed in a treat like this for those of us who not only want to eat healthy but have to lose pounds.
Thanks.

Luker(1990) replies:

11/03/2019 08:48 AM

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The nutrition informatoon is listed below the recipe before the comments section. If my 20 second memory serves me corectily they are 91 cal per serving.

This reply was last edited on 11/03/2019 08:48 AM

Woofgang

03/22/2012 04:16 PM

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Made them, loved them! Have tried different variations when out of certain items and have loved the variations too. I like a variety in fruits and veggies so I am always looking for "different" items. My local Kroger has everything on this recipe list. The other grocery store (Meijer) also had everything but they were out of the Goji berries. Whole Foods has everything, bulk food stores have everything, as do health food stores. And again, can easily sub something if you can't find or are out of another ingredient. Regarding calories, I understand people want to lose weight, but I have been following the ETL program for the past almost 5 months and have not counted calories or restricted my eating on anything at all and I have lost 52 lbs thus far, and my Type 2 Diabetes is completely under control (normal blood sugar readings) without medicine. I never want to worry about calories again, and I won't have to if I follow the ETL philosophy.

Kikipotamus replies:

04/15/2018 03:38 PM

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Agreed. If you use this bar in place of breakfast and do not munch on them all day, rather follow the ETL plan the rest of the day, there's no need to count calories. For those who must count calories, you can use an app like MyFitnessPal to enter each ingredient and amount. The app will add up the calories for you.

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:44 AM

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On the end of heart disease version. For me these are a travel treat only. And its one or two meals. So these are like croutons on bare romaine in some unenlightened restaurant.

Megan C

03/23/2012 02:15 AM

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To replace the banana, I think an equivalent amount of unsweetened applesauce would work.

MaHubs

04/17/2012 12:41 PM

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I almost made two batches of these, thinking that I would have some to freeze/give away. And then I found that these are so sweet they make my teeth almost hurt and NO ONE will eat them. If you like tons of dried fruit, then these are for you. I would have preferred far more grains and nuts. We ate 2/3 of one bar and the rest is going into the recycle bin today. I give these one star...unfortunately I can't figure out how to select a rating....:(

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:46 AM

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I use a festive shape run for items like this - little hearts. With the intention to "give a away and get one" It's an economical way to experiment.

kimobermeyer

05/30/2012 03:59 PM

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just made these and we all loved them. Our Kroger didn't carry goji berries & we don't have any health food stores in our town so I just used dried cranberries instead. These would be great to have in the fridge for the kids to have a quick on the go breakfast in the morning. The computer is not giving me the option to select a rating so I give it 4 stars and the only reason it isn't 5 is because we would've liked them to be a little crunchier. They are chewy bars instead of crunchy bars. This is just our preference but they were still very very tasty. We will definitely be making this one of our regulars.

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:48 AM

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I use Tierra farms for dried fruit, but many stores will stick if you show them what you want. They supply many stores. Amazon carries them.

SLVD2B

06/06/2012 03:45 PM

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They are delicious. Stick to the 25 minute cook time, if you overcook they are a little tough, but still good.My favorite breakfast food. 5 star.

This comment was last edited on 06/06/2012 03:47 PM

jazzbone42

06/19/2012 10:44 PM

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Love that I can mix the dry ingredients in a container ahead of time!

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raabbitt52

06/21/2012 03:52 PM

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i am new to the program, but it looks like the ingredient idea has been ignored. not everyone has hours to shop for some of the exotic ingredients. why not make it as easy as possible?

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:48 AM

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Try Amazon for easy and affordable.

MargieM

07/14/2012 11:27 AM

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Yummy! I made as the recipe prescribed except for one surprise. I put the frozen blueberries on my front porch to thaw, and forgot all about them until the rest had been baking for 20 minutes! So I grabbed the blueberries, mashed them, and spread them on top like an icing. I cooked the whole thing for 3 more minutes and pulled it out of the oven. It looks great, and tastes wonderful. I haven't had fruit or anything sweeter than a vegetable for 4 months, so I'm surprised that someone found them too sweet. They are just nice, even to my sugar deprived palate! I just realized that I did change the juice from the recipe. I used unsweetened cranberry juice since I had some on hand. I assume the pomegranate juice would be unsweetened too, right? ;)

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Georges_Canard replies:

09/12/2018 06:35 PM

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Pomegranate juice does not need added sugar. It is plenty sweet with just the juice.

vvanderbrug

07/28/2012 09:55 AM

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My three year old LOVES these! He calls them "chocolate". Great recipe!

dcattano

09/16/2012 06:41 PM

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Substituted unsweetened coconut for goji berries and prunes for raisins...frankly the pomegranate juice was not necessary...might have been more flavorful with oj. Used the blueberries frozen and added them last. Held together well baked on parchment, then flipped it over and peeled right off for easy cutting.

This comment was last edited on 09/16/2012 06:54 PM

NJ2FL

09/27/2012 12:07 PM

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Made these twice, surprised someone thought they were too sweet. I let them cool then cut into bars and refrigerate. I then just grab and go in the morning. I didn't have Goji berries either so I added dried cranberries. They are nice, non-sweet way to start my day.

WendyMae

10/05/2012 12:20 AM

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Didn't have goji berries or pomegranate juice...and went to the freezer for my ripe bananas..and found I was out....so I used applesauce instead for the banana.... used cranberries and currants instead of goji and raisins...The raw 'dough' is soo yummy...just waiting for them to finish cooking!

babs0116

10/05/2012 11:47 AM

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Delicious and guilt-free. Didn't have pomegranate juice so I just added some extra frozen blueberries since they juice up so much when thawed and I didn't have Goji berries so I just chopped up a little dried blueberries I happened to have. I tasted the mixture raw and it was delicious, almost didn't want to cook it and next time I might not...So good!

SheilaPM

11/14/2012 10:46 AM

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Pomegranate juice and goji berries are very high in antioxidants...hence the name "Antioxidant Rich" breakfast bars. If you replace them with something else, that is ok, but it might now be named "Not Quite as Antioxidant Rich" breakfast bars! Just use your good judgement!

SheilaPM

11/14/2012 10:50 AM

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Oops, forgot something...if you like the "raw dough" and don't want to cook it, how about rolling it into balls and then in more coconut or nuts or cocoa powder or.......

oceanspirit

01/09/2013 02:06 AM

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I'm allergic to oats.....does anyone have a suggestion for an alternative...ie. flax/chia seeds/hemp seeds?

FLhomeschoolmom9 replies:

12/24/2016 08:40 AM

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Buckwheat or some other "flaked" cereal. Check health food stores or Whole Foods.

nousmak

02/11/2013 12:20 AM

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Just made these and they turned out wonderful. Will make these again!

LindaRose

02/13/2013 04:14 PM

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So yummy! I did everything as listed. Goji berries are near the packaged "bulk" nuts at my Whole Foods. Very simple to make! Now I just have to restrain myself from eating the whole pan of them!

Spinsters

03/14/2013 11:43 PM

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My kids LOVED this. I ended up baking it in a round pan & called it an "oatmeal pizza". They still ask about it...I'll have to make it again tomorrow!

momonmove

03/16/2013 07:49 AM

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I think these bars are great. And I was so excited that I had every ingredient already in my kitchen. They were easy to make and easy to clean up. (I used parchment paper instead of the oil.)I eat them either before or after a workout or when I have a yearning for something sweet. Delicious.

Linda

03/22/2013 08:28 PM

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Thank you for the tip to use parchment paper. These are Delicious: a real win with my husband who likes a bit more than fruit for breakfast.

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Carolina

04/30/2013 11:14 PM

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These are great. I have been eating them everyday since last Saturday :). They are easy to take on the go when I go to work. They are good for breakfast and also for desert. I will make them again with some variations to change the taste a little (for variety).

Jbarrie

07/14/2013 02:42 PM

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I look forward to making these!

LBoomer217

07/21/2013 05:45 PM

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Okay, so is this okay for the Type II diabetics following the End of Diabetes? Scared to do it but it sounds wonderful!

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:51 AM

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I would guess not. But making them to bring somewhere and having a small one after checking sugar with meal plan seems safe. Also bring recipe so you may start finding others sharing things you can eat.

opalj9

11/17/2013 05:09 PM

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Great breakfast option that I'll add to my regular recipes. These were sweeter than the banana nut bars, but I enjoyed them. I used dried cranberries in place of the Goji berries. Next time, I will let them cool/dry a little longer on a wire rack before I put them in ziplock bags (they got a little wet). And I recommend refrigerating any that you don't use in the first couple of days.

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:51 AM

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Do they freeze well?

JLHoss

12/22/2013 05:05 PM

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For those of you who are having a hard time finding the dried fruits just o to amazon.com you can get just about anything you want there.

LiseW07

01/19/2014 12:04 PM

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I think you can use a variety of fruits instead of the ones listed;
but keep the banana as a basic.
I chose cherries (as the photo taken of the bars shows this fruit as a side dish)
instead of blueberries and raisins.
I changed the walnuts for almond butter instead & added hemp seeds.
As a tip: I added 5 tbsp. of herbal blackberry tea to the 2 tbsp. of dates to grind them
finely in an ordinary blender( too small of a quantity to put in my Vita-mix.)It worked.
This is a nice change from plain oatmeal, as a breakfast...

dinah55

03/02/2014 11:55 AM

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My kids gave this recipe four stars. I did not have Goji berries, and I might not ever have Goji berries, so I just used extra raisins. I used 2T water instead of the pomegranate juice. Turned out well.

Jeffk24

03/02/2014 06:13 PM

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I made with applesauce instead of a banana and it came out great

FLsahmof9

05/04/2014 07:26 AM

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There are gluten free flakes you can sub for the oats, if you need to. I forget what grain it is, though--sorry! Check online gluten free stores like Gluten Free Mall to see if they carry them. Most normal grocery stores now carry pomegranate juice, and maybe even goji berries--or you can sub raisins, or any other dried fruit you want to--the recipe even states that exact thing in the ingredient list! Instead of being critical of the recipe, think outside the box on your own, or ask your grocery store manager to carry some of these items! As to posting "calorie counts for weight loss", Dr. F does NOT count calories! Trying this recipe today for my 7yo.

joancov

09/24/2014 01:27 PM

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I was just wondering why it doesn't tell the amount of sugar in the recipes. Is it included in the carb %? Could you also indicate good or not good for diabetes. How do I see your answer to some of the questions asked? I am new so just finding my way around the site.

nsnyaba

10/07/2014 08:33 PM

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nsnyaba

10/07/2014 08:33 PM

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I gave these a high rating because they are delicious and nice to have available at any time: breakfast, snack, lunch, dessert. Also, I can always have them available beccause they are so easy. (I don't even have to use the blender. We make lots of great things with our blenders but I like the chance to avoid cleaning it occasionally.) I also thought it was fun to find goji berries and pomegranite juice even though the recipe works with substitutes. The point, I believe, is to get used to having a big variety of highly nutritious ingredients.

This comment was last edited on 10/07/2014 08:37 PM

Kattak1

01/16/2015 10:44 AM

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Yes, the previous comment was right on. I just started this program, but I find that the number of ingredients is daunting. How about simplifying them and having a substitute table or something like that. I made the Sicilian peppers yesterday. I didn't have quinoa, eggplant or zucchini. I substituted Israeli couscous, and chopped Brussels sprouts. It tasted good. Hopefully it was a nutritious.

Next week I will do more thoughtful shopping.

AJHaas

02/02/2015 04:23 PM

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I replaced all the dried fruits with raisins, and anywhere I see pomegranate juice I just use water - substitutions are pretty easy once you get the hang of it - mostly experimenting! I added in some carrot pulp that I had in the freezer from juicing. This recipe is delicious, but I still think the Yummy Banana Oat Bars are better.

nutriwing

02/16/2015 09:11 AM

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We make this frequently but use it as a dessert or snack. Cut up into one inch squares. Tweaks: add 1/2 cup more oatmeal, 1/4 cup more blueberries, bit more walnuts and sunflower seeds and reduced sugar Craisins instead of Goji berries. Fits nicely into 9 1/2 x 11 inch pan.

CarolLynn

02/22/2015 03:08 AM

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Can't wait to try these with applesauce - banana does not work with my asthma.

For those who don't like the sweetness, consider mixing water with the pom juice or substituting a different juice completely. I find pom juice quite sweet, even though I get unsweetened. Also make sure that your frozen and dried fruits do not have added sugar, often added to keep dried fruits from sticking together, and to "enhance" the flavor for SAD eaters.

Cricket replies:

10/12/2016 02:19 PM

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How much applesauce do you use to replace banana? I'm allergic to bananas and would love to try recipe with applesauce. Thanks!

CarlaRae

03/13/2015 06:27 PM

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I've been making these for 2 years now. Great to keep around for a quick snack. Sometimes I add dark cocoa or a little coconut.

Basslake

03/18/2015 10:09 PM

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I haven't made these squares yet but I will. I live in Canada and I am wondering where most people find unsulphured dried fruits .i would also like to know what I should be looking for when I buy chocolate powder. I have only used cocoa powder to this point. Does the book 'Eat to Live' discuss this type of thing? The book I have is '' End diabetes'. Thank you

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 07:05 AM

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Amazon. Tierra farms. Yes the books go into detail. It's important to reread and read with a highlighter. 70% dark chocolate, organic. When traveling seek out helthfood stores to fine new online suppliers. Some dehydrate their own. Berries are an easy crop to grow. Plant once harvest for years.

This reply was last edited on 08/22/2021 07:07 AM

organicmel

07/01/2015 09:39 PM

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I am looking at the reviews to see if it's a good recipe to make and all I can see is a heap of people complaining about the ingredients! Frustrating! If this recipe isn't for you, move to the next one so people can see genuine reviews. Be grateful for what you have, :)

p.s. I do NOT give this recipe 2 stars but my computer won't let me change it

sierrael replies:

02/23/2017 07:31 AM

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My review is ligitimate, to me they are tasteless, but something to chew on. I found all the ingredients in my local supermarket.

Shaniece

07/23/2015 01:45 PM

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LOVE these! Btw, I also made the version out of the ETL cookbook which includes a can of black beans. This one is better! Fingers crossed these freeze well.

Racebanyon1112

09/24/2015 03:07 PM

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Has anyone used strawberries instead of blueberries? Just wondering how they taste with strawberries.

Racebanyon1112

09/24/2015 03:12 PM

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Has anyone used strawberries instead of blueberries? Just wondering how they taste with strawberries.

sierrael

02/07/2017 06:14 PM

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What can I say, the people who stated this receipe is too sweet, WOW, perhaps you have some sort of mutant hypersensitive taste buds, or perhaps mine are deadened from years of abusive eating....either way there are NO WORDS from me about that comment. In my opinion, this is something to chew on, to keep me from wanting to kill myself for becoming a nutritarian.

lgsierra replies:

03/09/2017 01:55 PM

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Funny. My taste buds might be deadened too. :)

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 07:02 AM

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After detox from sweet even bananas sometimes are too sweet, same with salt.

KennethCityMom

02/08/2017 06:43 AM

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We loved this recipe so much that we decided to subscribe to the website! Make a double batch!

lhthomas0203

02/22/2017 06:46 PM

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I have made these twice and really enjoy them and neither I nor my husbamd find them too sweet, though I was concerned. RIght off the bat I made substitutions: chopped frozen cherries for raisins ( I think the raisins would be sweeter) 1 Date finely chopped(didn't measure how much date that was) Almond milk instead of Pomegranate juice. No goji berries no sunflower seeds. 1 TB unsweeteendshredded coconut 2 TB finely chopped walnuts. Mine didin't dry out and stayed soft but are delicious! Use what you have on hand and sub in similar items!

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pollyannaj

06/07/2017 12:20 PM

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I just want to give kuddos to the recipe creator of this one. Man I needed this this morning. I needed something hearty and delcious and non-ETL tasting. My blended salads were getting to be a bit much. I'm eating these bars warm, straight from the oven. It's almost like a crumble. I didn't have gogi and my blueberries weren't thawed and they came out so well anyway. I think next time I'll add coconut and leave out the dates. They are delicious but don't even need them. I might also try it with extra banana. But anyway, I'm impressed and happy.

knatori

07/14/2017 11:56 AM

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I've made this recipe twice and both times it's come out as a crumled mess, not bars. Anyone else have this problem, any suggestions?

thudda replies:

04/12/2022 07:38 AM

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I had the same problem. They tasted great and they were moist but they just would not hold together. I was hoping there would be other responses or advice for this type of issue in the comments.

Armin2020 replies:

04/20/2022 09:59 PM

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I baked mine 10 minutes longer and let them cook completely.

akbratt94

08/30/2017 09:09 AM

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I have made these twice now. This last time I used only Goji berries as dried fruit. I used the blueberries as in the recipe. I added unsweetened coconut, pumpkin seeds since I did not have sunflower and water instead of the juice since I did not want that flavor. I love walnuts so I put in a little extra and a little extra oatmeal. I put the bars in for 35min and checked them half way. I also used parchment paper instead of oil. They came out fine and slightly chewy. They remind me of a Clif bar. They are great warm with Almond milk. I will keep playing with the recipe adding different fruits and nuts.

This comment was last edited on 08/30/2017 09:12 AM

portianl1

02/04/2018 07:03 AM

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I am a type 2 diabetic who takes no medication (diet and excercise) Oat meal even 1/4 cup (gluten free) along with any type of fruits elevates my blood glucose to in 200s. So does sphagetti squash I do use cinnamon and other natural glucose lowering herbs and spices. I guess I have to leave these out of my meals.

onemealstrong replies:

08/22/2021 06:59 AM

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Make to share in teeny cut quantities Share recipes . One bite. The more others are aware, the more likely more healthful choice will be offered around you.

Raph

03/03/2018 08:49 AM

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Warning: unless you exercise a high level of self-control, don't try these bars at home. They are sooo delicious I just couldn't stop "trying" them until I ended up so full that I have to skip lunch now :D I made three variants, one with frozen blue-,black- and strawberries, one with coconut-cocoa and one with soft-dried apples and apricots. I changed the base recipe a bit, instead of pomgranate juice I used light selfmade walnut-milk (1:5) and instead of raisins I used dried-then-soaked goji and mullberries. I added 1/4 cup of whole-grain spelt flour to the apple variant to have a more "cake" like texture, it really smells and tastes like apple-pie. Can't say which is my favorite, my kids like the coconut-cocoa the best.

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08/22/2021 06:56 AM

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Bring to share and give out recipe so others will start cooking what you can eat. It's a tactic that keeps me from eating the whole batch.

marcella11

12/12/2018 07:42 PM

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Is there a substitute for the oats? I can not eat them or the gluten free oats. Thank you!

vhendrzak

03/09/2019 11:08 AM

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How many servings is this? How many bats should I divide the pan into?

BeverleyS

08/13/2019 09:45 AM

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Delicious bars! Perfect for a road trip. Whoever claimed they were horribly sweet probably used sweetened pomegranate juice. Beware that some of your substitutions are lowering the nutritarian power of these bars. Goji berries are worth the effort and expense. Read and learn.

https://www.ecowatch.com/health-benefits-goji-berries-2346310840.html

This comment was last edited on 08/13/2019 10:08 AM

beverlydiane

10/20/2019 07:27 PM

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Delish! I used cherry juice instead of pomegranate juice and I found organic gogi berries at Costco that were affordable. I'll definitely be making these again!

vicki45

11/12/2019 06:28 PM

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I added less 1 tbsp. ground chia seeds to hold and tighten them together. Did not crumble. Added shredded coconut and a bit of coconut flour to aid in holding them as well.

Yvonne Orosa

04/19/2020 10:38 AM

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I mistakenly doubled the pomegranate juice, but they weren't too moist after baking. They were absolutely delicious!

Fulfie

04/12/2021 01:23 PM

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Him 3-4 stars. Good, nice flavor, texture fine but not like cake

Cathisr

04/15/2021 03:07 PM

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These are wonderful! Perfect for breakfast and dessert. Used herbal tea instead of Pom juice and unsweetened cranberries instead of gogi berries. Will make these again for sure.

Armin2020

04/20/2022 09:57 PM

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They are tasty but they don't look like the photo. Mine are about a 1/4" tall. In the photo they look about an inch tall.

Wake Up Eager

08/19/2022 09:40 AM

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Made as listed. Tasted wonderful. Husband liked. Will make for guests and use on our upcoming Long flight.

kaleeza

10/27/2022 06:30 PM

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I buy organic Gogi berries at my local Walmart but will now also add organic cranberries! Thanks :)

dollye

01/29/2023 07:39 PM

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I've been having these for breakfast everyday since I've discovered them.

I am new to cooking, even though I'm not new by any other standards.

I followed the directions and made my first eight bars perfect. But in order to save time I'm trying to make bigger batches as I found that they freeze well.

I'm confused because if I increase the servings, the ingredients change, but no matter how many servings I change it to, still says 8x8 pan and 350° for 25 minutes.

I don't know enough about cooking to know about changing the cooking time or a size of pan.

dollye

01/29/2023 09:45 PM

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Okay, I just made a comment about timing when I make a bigger batch.

I just doubled the batch and made 18 in the same heat and number of minutes worked fine on this.! I will freeze a bunch because I did that last time and they work just great. I take them out the night before and put them down in the fridge

DrRuthie

02/05/2023 01:27 PM

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Do these freeze well?

Linda P. replies:

02/17/2023 02:34 PM

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Yes, they freeze very well.

akbratt94

06/04/2024 08:13 AM

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Very good! Ingredients are easy and afforable. Easy to substitute ingredients. Very fun to play around with. Will continue to make!

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