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Oatmeal Cookie Bars

Chewy Oatmeal Cookie Bars Perfect for Guilt-Free Indulgence

These Oatmeal Cookie Bars perfectly combine the love of traditional cookies with healthy, guilt-free ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 free-range eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract real recommended
  • ½ cup lightly salted butter melted
  • ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 cups rolled oats or quick oats
  • 1 cup chocolate chips dark or milk

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Oatmeal Cookie Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather your baking equipment.
  2. Mash 2 ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add 2 free-range eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the bananas; mix well.
  4. Melt ½ cup of butter and stir into the banana mixture.
  5. Combine ¼ cup of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon of baking soda; mix thoroughly.
  6. Fold in 4 cups of rolled oats and ensure they are well coated.
  7. Gently mix in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
  8. Line an 8"x8" baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture into it.
  9. Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top and gently press them in.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes; they should be golden brown.
  11. Cool the bars in the dish for 30 minutes before slicing into squares.
  12. Lift the bars using parchment and slice into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely for best slicing results. Store in an airtight container.

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