Ingredients

2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats (not instant)

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1/2 cup raisins or chopped dates

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

2 large ripe bananas, mashed

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional; see note)

1 tablespoon date sugar (optional; see note)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Press into a 9-by-9-inch baking pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. When cool, cut into squares or bars.

Note: Add the applesauce and date sugar for sweeter, moister bars