Monkey Bars

2 c. flour

1 c. oats

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 c. sugar

1 c. butter

2 eggs

1/2 c. buttermilk

1 c. mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. chopped nuts (optional)

1/2 c. coconut flakes

2 c. semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.

In a medium bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk, bananas, and vanilla. Add flour mixture and mix well. Fold in nuts, coconut, and 1 c. chocolate chips.

Spread batter in prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1 c. chocolate chips. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

(Allrecipes)