Banana Snack Bars Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Snack Bars

• Egg Whites
• Sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• Molasses
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• Shortening
• Milk
• Vanilla Butternut Flavoring
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

How to Make Banana Snack Bars

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Stir in the chocolate chips (optional).
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.