"Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars – A FAST and EASY dessert that is on the HEALTHIER side with only 1/4 cup butter and no oil!! Bold banana flavor, chewiness from the oats, and plenty of chocolate in every bite!!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 large egg
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2 small/medium or 1 extra-large ripe bananas (about 1/2 heaping cup mashed banana)
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (1/2 of 1 stick)
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats (not instant or quick-cook because they act more like flour and aren’t suitable here)
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon cinnamon, added to taste
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided