Vegan Peanut Butter Banana Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

I found this recipe on Foodgawker the other day, it originated from Sally's Baking Addiction.  I made a few adjustments to make it dairy free and a little bit healthier I hope.  The original recipe called for peanut butter chips, but the ones I found contained modified milk ingredients, you can substitute these for the unsalted peanuts if you prefer.

Makes 16 small squares

2 1/2 cups whole rolled oats (not instant)

1/4 cup dark brown sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)

1 flax egg (mix 1 tbsp ground flax seed with 3 tbsp warm water and let sit for 10 minutes until it gels up) You can also use 1 egg if you wish.

2 large very ripe bananas, mashed

1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (or natural peanut butter

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup unsalted peanuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.  Grease 8 x 8 pan w/ cooking spray & set aside.
2. Mix together oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add in the milk, vanilla, and flax egg.  Mix together until evenly combined.
4. Add mashed bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and unsalted peanuts.  Stir well.
5. Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 20 minutes. 
6. Let cool completely (about one hour).  Cut into squares and enjoy!