Banana Fruit N Nut Whole Grain Bars

1

Heat oven to 350°F.
2

Lightly spray 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3

Stir together flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda and salt in medium bowl; mix well.
4

Set aside.
5

In large bowl, beat light butter and brown sugar with electric mixer until well blended.
6

Add egg and bananas; mix well. (Mixture will look curdled)
7

Add flour mixture; beat on low just until well blended.
8

Stir in oats, dates and walnuts.
9

Spread evenly in prepared pan.
10

Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until edges are golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs clinging to it.
11

Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
12

Cut into bars.
13

Store tightly covered at room temperature up to 2 days or place in airtight container and freeze up to 3 months.
14

Defrost uncovered at room temperature.

Banana Fruit 'N Nut Whole Grain Bars