Banana Peanut Butter Bars

Peanut butter and banana is a classic combination loved by many, so these bars seem like a great idea to have on hand when you feel for a snack as they are easy to make and delicious.

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Yields: 1 6-inch square pan

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 1 pinch of salt

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the oil and sugar with a pinch of salt.
2. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well until the sugar starts to dissolve.
3. Stir in the flour, mixed with cinnamon and baking powder, followed by the mashed bananas and plain yogurt.
4. When the dough is well mixed, fold in the white chocolate and dark chocolate chips, as well as the chopped pecans.
5. Slightly grease and flour a 6-inch square pan then spoon the batter into the pan, leveling slightly with the back of your spoon.
6. Bake in the preheated oven at 375F for 30-40 minutes or until slightly golden brown on the edges and surface.
7. When done, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
8. Using a spatula, evenly spread the peanut butter on top then cover with melted chocolate.
9. Place the pan in the fridge for 1 hour then cut into small bars.
10. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge until serving.