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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Delicious and healthier Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with chewy oats and bold banana flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Bars & Blondies
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 310 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • 9x9-inch pan
  • spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 2 small/medium or 1 extra-large ripe bananas about ½ heaping cup mashed banana
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened (½ of 1 stick)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats not instant or quick-cook
  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon added to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1.25 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F, line a 9×9-inch pan with foil for easier cleanup, and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, combine the egg, bananas (unmashed), sugars, butter, and vanilla. Beat on medium-high until combined, about 4 minutes.
  • Add oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and beat on low until just combined, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1 cup of chocolate chips and beat on low until just combined, about 30 seconds.
  • Spread the dough into the prepared pan with a spatula.
  • Evenly sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of chocolate chips on top.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until just set.
  • Let bars cool in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Bars will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Recipe adapted from my Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
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