Ingredients for Banana Oat Cookie Bars
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 large egg
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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How to Make Banana Oat Cookie Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease an 8x8 inch or 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Slice 3 ripe bananas.
- In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened butter, ½ cup shortening, 1 large egg, and the sliced bananas until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in 2 cups rolled oats.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
14g
Carbs
9g
