Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2006

I took the advice of some others and put 1 whole egg in instead of the 2 egg whites. I also added a 1/4 cup of flour. I used 2 med bananas and left out the raisins because I didn't have any. I put it in a 9x9 pan and cooked it for 30 min's. It turned out pretty good. Based on what others said of it being gooey or falling apart, it wasn't that at all. It turned out to be like a cake. I was expecting a gooey bar. I served it warm with some vanilla ice cream because I felt it needed something with it. If I try this recipe again I will leave out the flour.

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Amber

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2006

I love that there's no butter or oil, but the texture of these is a little funny. I added 1/4 cup flour plus some coconut as well to detract from the runniness. They taste good for what they are, but they're not as convenient to carry around or even handle as I would have liked.

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2006

You may want to disregard this rating because i made some changes-- replaced 1/2 sugar with brown, added 1/3 cup coconut, and replaced 1 egg white with a whole egg-- but I really liked it. Be warned, it's not something I would serve at a dinner party (my mum didn't like the texture),but I loved both the texture and the flavour.--Way better the second day because the oatmeal and coconut had a chance to soften up. Next time I'll try the recipe as written and let the batter sit to allow the oats to soften.

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Kayla55

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2006

I read the reviews prior to making this recipe and followed some of the suggestions. I never measure bananas, but I did add 2 1/2 bananas and changed the sugar to 1/8 c Splenda granulated and 1/8 c Splenda brown sugar. I did cook this in an 8x8 pan as suggested and the bars were extremely moist and flavorful.

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POUKALA

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Reviewed: May 21, 2006

Not to my liking...very rubbery. Taste wasn't too good.

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GalantaEire

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Reviewed: May 17, 2006

This is very good, especially considering that it is low fat and low cal! I substituted walnuts for the raisins (my husband hates raisins, but I think they would taste fabulous in this) and halved the recipe (baked in an 8x8), as I was "baking for two." I also threw in a handful of crushed bran flakes for added fiber. Great flavor; great recipe!

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ABitz

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2006

The taste is great even thought they aren't the prettiest! I used a 9x9 pan like others suggested and they turned out thicker. I will use less raisins next time.

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kendrasue

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Home Town: Hampton, Nebraska, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2006

Great low calorie snack. Everyone at my office loved them.

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2005

This is the best guilt-less feel good snack ever. I made slight changes to the recipe though. I used 1.5 cup bananas (2 medium sized bananas) and decreased the sugar to 1/3 cup. I used 1/3 cup skim yogurt instead of milk, 1.5 tsp cinnamon, dash of nutmeg, 1 whole egg and 1 egg white instead of 2 egg whites to produce a gooey center. I also replaced the raisins with chopped walnuts. This might contain a little more fats because of the egg yolk and walnuts, but i think it all evens out eventually and its soooo worth it. I made half into drop cookies and half into bars. The drop cookies taste wonderful with its soft center and crispy outer covering, but the bars come a very close second. Its best eaten warm right out of the oven. Thanks for posting this up!!

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LFC23

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2005

very good, healthy bars, great for breakfast. I added wheat germ and sunflower seeds for added texture

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Reviewed: Apr. 5, 2005

I've made these twice now for my twin toddlers. The first time the taste was great, but as everyone said, they were pretty crumbly even when baked in an 11x7 pan. But they were good enough that I didn't want to give up so the 2nd time I added 1/4 cup flour and 1/2 cup shredded coconut and substituted about 1/3 cup brown sugar for the white sugar, still using an 11x7 pan. This time they definitely came out like *cookie* bars - a little denser but very moist and flavorful. I'm not sure if it was the flour or the coconut or both that made them stay together, but they've been a hit -- easy to cut, pick up and eat with sticky little hands. Thanks for a great idea. I think I'll try adding a nut butter next time.

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AGBEECHER

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Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2004

The two stars are not for the taste they are very good. BUT they fall apart and can't be cut into bars. Did you forget the flour ?? I didn't add the raisins but thought the batter was really runny. Is this a Passover dish ?? It is good with the cinnamon and sugar on top but I think if I made them again I would add a whole egg to help bind the batter together. Or some flour. I guess 5 stars for taste and 2 for apperarance!

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Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2004

These bars are so delicious ,and give out a flavorful aroma of cinnamon ,and banana(a perfect combo.)when baking.Everyone in my family loved them! I recommend using less sugar

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FIREYANGELXOXO

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Reviewed: May 18, 2004

I left out the raisins and added two bid spoonfuls of crunchy peanut butter. They were good. Very moist. Good for in the morning when in a hurry, oatmeal is very filling.

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TANYA12

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2004

I initially thought this could be made as is, but before I turned the mixture into the pan I thought that the dough looked too runny. I couldn't imagine that it would possibly work without flour so I added about a cup of white flour. In hindsight, I'm sure the recipe would have worked, and what I ended up with were very heavy bars. Granted they were tasty, and very filling. I added chocolate chips instead of the raisins. I also baked them in a 9x9 pan. But I don't think I'll make this again.

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Reviewed: Jun. 3, 2003

These are pretty good, esp. if you're looking for a healthier alternative to other bar cookies. I made these to have on hand when I got that urge to snack... very tastey! It's very much like a bowl of oatmeal :)

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HUNGRYVALGAL

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2003

Delicious. Definitely a heathy recipe, but it still has a really good taste.

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2002

I was afraid that these bars would be too dry, so I added a little bit of applesauce. The bars turned out moist, but I didn't like the raisins and banana flavors together, and the oatmeal added a rough texture. I don't think I'll make this again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2002

I found this recipe delicious and particularly good for my little daughter's afternoon snack. I only changed the raisins (which she doesn't like) for chocolate chips, and replaced half the sugar by an equal amount of mashed bananas. As suggested by another mummy, I put whole eggs in it. It makes them healthier.

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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2002

Easy, healthy, moist and delicious. LOVE the low fat!

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