COOKIES

BANANA OAT BARS - # 304

• 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 c. quick-cooking rolled oats.
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 c. raisins
• 1 c. mashed ripe bananas (about 2)
• 1/4 c. skim milk
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Preheat oven to 350
• Sitr together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and raisins.
• Add bananas, milk, egg whites and vanilla
• Beat until lightly mixed
• Spread batter in a nonstick or lightly oiled 9 x 13 baking pan
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown and center springs back when lightly touched
• Cut into 2 inch squares
• Sever warm or cool
• Makes 24 bars
• This is a healthy, lowfat after-school snack.

This month's recipe shared by Gwen Shilling of Norman, Oklahoma

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