Banana Chip Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oat
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 cup Splenda sugar substitute
• 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.

2. 2

   Beat margarine until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and beat well. Beat in banana and Splenda for one minute. Add flour mixture, beat until well blended, Stir in chips.

3. 3

   Spread evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.

4. 4

   Bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Cool. Cut into bars.

5. 5

   OPTIONAL: Sprinkle with additional rolled oats, before baking.