Blueberry Banana Oat Bars

This is a healthy, not too sweet bar that can be used for dessert, snack, or even breakfast. they hold together well, so could be used as an on-the-go granola bar as well. Some may prefer these with more sugar, but they don't need them. They are all whole grain, with no fat added, and the nice addition of fruit. The maple syrup is a better alternative to sugar, but you don't really taste the maple flavor. Honey could be used instead. 

Blueberry Banana Oat Bars
1 small overripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg or 1 flax egg
1/4 cup milk or choice
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon  baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup blueberries (I used frozen)

Preheat oven to 375◦F. Grease or line an 8x8 inch square pan.
In a medium bowl, beat the banana, applesauce, egg, milk, syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and oats. Fold in the blueberries. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes.