Baked Oatmeal Banana Bars (Printable Version)

Soft-baked oatmeal banana bars studded with chocolate chips. Naturally sweet, freezer-friendly, and great for on-the-go snacks.

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups rolled oats
02 - 1 1/3 cups mashed banana
03 - 6 tablespoons water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, agave, honey, or stevia equivalent
06 - 3 tablespoons oil, nut butter, or additional water
07 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - Optional: handful of chocolate chips or chopped nuts

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
02 - Stir all the ingredients together in a bowl until evenly mixed.
03 - Smooth the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, pressing down gently. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired.
04 - Bake for 20 minutes. Do not open the oven door; turn off the heat and let the bars sit in the closed oven for an additional 5 minutes.
05 - Remove the pan from the oven, cool completely, and slice into bars. Refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days or freeze for a few months.

# Additional Notes:

01 - These bars can be customized with ingredients like nuts or chocolate chips.
02 - For a banana-free version, try substituting with the baked oats recipe on Chocolate Covered Katie's site.

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