Banana Oatmeal Bars

These can be eaten for breakfast or anytime. Kids will eat them before the realize how much oatmeal they contain.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 cup  soft butter or 1⁄2 cup margarine
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  large egg
• 3 -4  ripe bananas, mashed
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups  raw quick-cooking oats
• 3⁄4 cup  nuts (optional) or 3⁄4 cup  dried fruit (optional)

Directions

1. Combine flour, salt, soda and spices and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and egg until fluffy.
3. Add bananas and vanilla beat until smooth.
4. Gradually stir in flour mixture and oats until well combined.
5. If using fruit or nuts, add them now.
6. Pour into a grease 9x13 baking pan.
7. Bake at 425° for about 25 minutes or until golden.