Baked Oatmeal Bars

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2 cups rolled oats

1 ⅓ cup mashed banana ((for banana-free, try these Baked Oats))

6 tbsp water

½ tsp salt

3 tbsp pure maple syrup, agave, or honey OR stevia equivalent

3 tbsp oil, nut butter, or additional water

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Optional handful chocolate chips, chopped nuts, etc.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment, or grease well. Stir all ingredients, then smooth into the pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake 20 minutes, then do not open the oven door but turn off the heat and let sit in the closed oven an additional 5 minutes. Slice into bars. Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for a few months.View Nutrition Facts