Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Bars

We try to avoid processed foods as much as possible. With six kids and lots of friends, someone is always looking for a snack. These banana oat chocolate chip bars are low in sugar and full of oats and bananas, while being a fun, tasty snack for hungry kids. They come together quickly in one bowl, and they can easily be doubled and frozen for a rainy day!

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Mashed Bananas (Preferably the old, browning ones, 2-3 depending on size)

• 2 Eggs

• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

• 1/4 Cup Melted Butter (slightly cooled)

• 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar or Maple Syrup

• 1/2 Tsp Salt

• 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

• 1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour

• 1.5 Cups Rolled Oats

• 1/2 Cup Mini Chocolate Chips

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-sized bowl, mash bananas thoroughly. Add eggs and vanilla, and mix well. Add melted butter.

Step 2

Add salt and baking powder to wet ingredients, and stir until all the way mixed in. Add flour, oats, and mini chocolate chips and stir.

Step 3

Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 4

Feed to hungry children!