Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
Delicious Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with bold banana flavor and chewy oats, perfect for a healthier dessert.
Equipment
- Stand Mixer
- 9x9-inch pan
- spatula
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 2 small/medium ripe bananas about ½ heaping cup mashed
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened (½ of 1 stick)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats not instant or quick-cook
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ to 1 teaspoon cinnamon added to taste
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
Chocolate Chips
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, line a 9x9-inch pan with foil for easier cleanup, and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the egg, bananas, sugars, butter, and vanilla, and beat on medium-high speed until well combined, about 4 minutes.
- Add the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
- Add 1 cup chocolate chips, and beat on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
- Turn the dough into the prepared pan and spread it into a smooth layer.
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until just set; allow to 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
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