Banana-oatmeal Bars

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup soft butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups raw, quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup (total) chopped nuts, raisins, & dates (optional)

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Grease and flour 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Sift together: flour, salt, soda and spices, set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat until light and fluffy: butter, sugar, egg. Add bananas and vanilla beat until smooth.
  4. Gradually stir in flour mixture and oats until well combined. (If it seems to be getting a little thick, slowly add about 1/4 cup non-fat milk as needed.) Stir in nuts etc.
  5. Bake until golden - about 25 minutes.

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