4 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Bars Food

4-INGREDIENT BANANA OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9" x 9" baking pan with parchment paper (you can also use an 8" x 8" cake pan as well). 2. Mash the bananas in a bowl until most of the chunks are out and they're nice and creamy. 3. Stir in the almond butter until it is well-combined with the banana and a thick creamy substance results. 4. Mix in the rolled oats and chocolate chips and stir until everything is well-combined. 5. Transfer the bar mixture to the prepared baking pan and smooth it into an even layer. 6. Bake on the center rack of the preheated oven for 18 to 25 minutes, or until the edges of the bars are golden-brown and the bars appear set up. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.

BANANA OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Butter and flour 15x10x1-inch baking sheet. Blend first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Beat butter in large bowl until fluffy. Add both sugars and beat until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in bananas, then vanilla. Stir in flour mixture, then chocolate and pecans.
• Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out clean and top is golden, about 45 minutes. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into 3x2-inch bars and serve.

BANANA OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Combine flour, salt, soda and spices and set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and egg until fluffy.
• Add bananas and vanilla beat until smooth.
• Gradually stir in flour mixture and oats until well combined.
• If using fruit or nuts, add them now.
• Pour into a grease 9x13 baking pan.
• Bake at 425° for about 25 minutes or until golden.