Chunky Monkey Oat Bars

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (130g) peanut butter
• 1/4 cup (45g) puréed or finely chopped pitted dates
• 1 medium banana, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (80g) rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120g) dark chocolate chunks or mini morsels
• 1/4 cup (30g) chopped walnuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Line an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick foil or parchment paper.

Combine eggs, peanut butter, dates, banana and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer to combine until well blended. Stir in oats, baking powder and salt. Fold in chocolate chunks and nuts.

Press mixture into prepared pan. Bake 18–20 minutes, until edges are lightly browned. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; lift up foil or parchment, and cool on wire rack. Cut into 10 bars.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 10 |  Serving Size: 1 bar (70 grams)

Per serving: Calories: 221; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 37mg; Sodium: 134mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 6g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 130mg; Iron: 5%; Vitamin A: 1%; Vitamin C: 2%; Calcium: 1%