Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars

INGREDIENTS:

makes 16 small squares

• 2.5 cups whole rolled oats (not instant)
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup almond milk (regular or soy milk would be fine)
• 1 large egg (or 1 “flax” egg – see note below for vegan option)
• 2 large very ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup peanut butter chips

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease 8 x 8 pan w/ cooking spray & set aside.
2. Mix together oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add in the milk, vanilla, and egg. Mix together until evenly combined.
4. Add mashed bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips. Stir well.
5. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 20 minutes. Cut into bars and enjoy!