Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

• All Purpose Flour
• Quick Cooking Oats
• Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Unsalted Butter
• Sugar
• Golden Brown Sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe mashed bananas
• Vanilla Extract
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

How to Make Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet.
2. In a medium bowl, blend 1 cup rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
4. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, beating until well combined.
5. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Beat in 3 ripe mashed bananas and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
7. Gradually stir in the dry oat mixture, then fold in 1 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional).
8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.
11. Cut into 3x2-inch bars and enjoy!