Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chip Bars

Name: Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chip Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3-4 medium); 1 cup peanut butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 6 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats; 1 cup gluten-free butterscotch chips; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

With two busy boys who would rather move around than sit and eat, I needed a gluten-free, hearty, hand-held treat that could double as a quick breakfast, brunch, lunch or snack. This is a favorite of theirs, and I can change it up to accommodate ingredients I have on hand. —Susan James, Cokato, Minnesota

Ingredients

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (3-4 medium)
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 cups gluten-free old-fashioned oats
1 cup gluten-free butterscotch chips
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

In a large bowl, beat brown sugar and eggs until well blended. Add bananas, peanut butter and salt until blended. Stir in the oats, butterscotch and chocolate chips.
Spread batter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Editor's Note

Read all ingredient labels for possible gluten content prior to use. Ingredient formulas can change, and production facilities vary among brands. If you’re concerned that your brand may contain gluten, contact the company.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 179 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 80mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Anytime Oatmeal Bars in Healthy Cooking April/May 2011

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Susan

Apr 18, 2018

What could I use instead of bananas or applesauce?
ginnie-r

Jul 2, 2017

Edible, but not tasty with all the good stuff you have to put in it
ShellyCooks

May 3, 2015

This makes a very good bar. I cut the recipe in half and followed it exactly. I'm going to make another batch of these bars soon and will add a little vanilla as suggested by another reviewer. I may also add some dried cranberries. Thanks for a yummy treat!
homemadewithlove

Sep 6, 2014

I thought it needed vanilla. I halved the recipe and put in a 9x13 and used peanut butter/choc chips but still thought it needed vanilla.
tmfeasel

Jan 1, 2013

n answer to the gluten free oatmeal..most stores have a gluten free section ( except Walmart--Kroger is excellent) Gluten free oatmeal is like any other oatmeal only NOT processed in a plant that processes wheat products, most regular oatmeal is...just read the ingredients, it will say if it is.
tmfeasel

Jan 1, 2013

going to make this now, in answer to the gluten free oatmeal..most stores have a gluten free section ( except Walmart--Kroger is excellent) Gluten free oatmeal is like any other oatmeal only NOT processed in a plant that processes wheat products, most regular oatmeal is...just read the ingredients, it will say if it is.
tmfeasel

Jan 1, 2013

going to make this now, in answer to the gluten free oatmeal..most stores have a gluten free section ( except Walmart--Kroger is excellent) Gluten free oatmeal is like any other oatmeal only NOT processed in a plant that processes wheat products, most regular oatmeal is...just read the ingredients, it will say if it is.
tmfeasel

Jan 1, 2013

going to make this now, in answer to the gluten free oatmeal..most stores have a gluten free section ( except Walmart--Kroger is excellent) Gluten free oatmeal is like any other oatmeal only NOT processed in a plant that processes wheat products, most regular oatmeal is...just read the ingredients, it will say if it is.
neudorfshots

Jan 1, 2013

I'm curious about where to find gluten free oats. It's my understanding that oats are not appropriate for those with celiac disease. Can someone please clarify? This recipe sounds excellent and I'd love to give it a try.
administrator

Jun 29, 2011

I haven't made it, but now I will -- I'm not a banana fan and am glad to see an alternative to the bananas.