Dr. Furman's banana oat bars

I am making these today, swapping dates for carob chips. I might not eat them bc i am allergic to coconut, but they smell yummy!

Ingredients:
Servings 8
2 cups quick oats (not instant)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins (or chopped dates)
2 bananas, mashed
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce (optional)
1 tablespoon date sugar (optional)
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Directions:Prep Time: 10 minsTotal Time: 40 mins
1Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix ingredients together in a large bowl. Press dough in a 9"X 9" baking pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack. When cool, slice into squares or bars and serve. ENJOY!