Kiki - The best trail food!

JR's Banana and Sweet Potato Bars (KIKIS)
There can last about 2 weeks if kept in the refrigerator. 
A basic recipe for 6 lbs, or two large cookie sheets of bars. I make it in 3 stages. Steamed, Wet, Dry.

Steamed:
- 3-5 lbs sweet potato, and 1 lb carrot, shredded, mixed, and steamed. 

Mix in a food processor, or mash by hand. This is where the "flavor" of the bars is most created. Taste test and adjust.
 I add these in order.
- Steamed sweet potatoes
- 2-3 mashed or pureed bananas (1 lb), ripe is better but not necessary.
- Quarter cup of coconut oil
- 1/2 cup nut or seed butter (I like sunflower seed butter)
- Vanilla, Cinnamon to taste. 
- dried fruit add-ons (Shredded and Toasted apples, blueberries, cranberries,  figs, cherries, raisins)
- Salt to taste 

Dry:
Use a large bowl and mix about 2 cups of the following options:
- almond meal or flour, protein powder, shredded coconut, whole pumpkin seeds, Hemp Hearts, coconut flour, gluten-free bake mix.

Bake/Dry
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Layout on a large cookie sheet, oiled or parchment paper. Spread the mix out evenly (~1/2" thick). Add fruit or nuts on top and tamp in. Dehydrate until crispy. Slice into cakes or bars 1/2 way through dehydration.

Updated 7/8/2025