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what’s

cooking?

Jill Chodak, MS, RD, CDN, a clinical dietitian
at UR Medicine’s Center for Community
Health & Prevention, offers up the following
healthy snack recipes. Each one is easily
customizable and contains fiber, protein,
and healthy fats, which together help satisfy
hunger and control blood sugar.
Food styling and photography by Joanna Hackett

gluten-free oat bars
This simple go-to snack is packed with nutrients.
The coconut and chocolate chips add texture and
a little sweetness.

Number of servings: 10-12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-30 minutes

2-3 cups gluten-free oats

2-3 ripe bananas
½ cup applesauce (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts (or nuts of your choice)
½ cup gluten-free chocolate chips
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tbsp ground flaxseed
1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice

Mix all ingredients into a bowl until all are incorporated
and the mixture is soft. Spray a casserole pan with non-
stick spray and cook in the oven at 350 degrees for 20
to 30 minutes. Serve warm, or let cool and store in the
fridge for up to a week and then eat cold.

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