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Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Delicious Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars that are fast, easy, and healthier with only ¼ cup butter.
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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

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 small/medium or 1 extra-large
  • 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 teaspoon cinnamon added to taste
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350F, line a 9×9-inch pan with foil for easier cleanup, and spray with cooking spray; set aside.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • In a stand mixer bowl, combine egg, bananas, sugars, butter, and vanilla; beat on medium-high speed for about 4 minutes until well combined.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Scrape down the bowl sides and add oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; beat on low speed until just combined, about 1 minute.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Add 1 cup chocolate chips and mix on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Turn out the dough into the prepared pan and spread into a smooth, flat layer.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips evenly on top.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until just set. Allow to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing.
    Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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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