Monkey Bars



vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup warm water
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup dried currants

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy. Then add the oats, cinnamon and flour and mix well.
3. Combine the apple juice, vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of warm water in a small bowl. Add this to the other mixture and stir to combine. Stir in the banana and currants. Spread the dough into the prepared pan. 4. Bake until the top is golden, about 1 hour. 5. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into 12 squares and serve. These bars can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Servings: 12 bars

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