Ingredients for Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
- Not found as a recipe ingredient; used for greasing pan only.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- Not found as a recipe ingredient.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe mashed bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How to Make Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, blend 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, beating until well combined.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat in 3 ripe mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Gradually stir in the dry oat mixture, then fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional).
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
- Cut into 3x2-inch bars and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
63g
Fat
24g
Carbs
8g
