Lemon Cherry Oat Bars - Bites for Foodies

Ingredients

• 2 ripe medium bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup organic brown rice syrup or raw honey
• 1 tbs. pure vanilla
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin coconut oil, melted
• 2 3/4 cups gluten-free instant oats
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1/3 cup dried cherries
• zest of 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 cup carob chips (optional)
• 1 tbs. hemp hearts (optional)