1 1/2 c. quick-cooking oats
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
3/4 c. chopped almonds or walnuts
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 med. banana, extra-ripe
1 med. banana, firm
1 pkg. fudge brownie mix (21.5 oz.)

In bowl, mix together oats, sugar, nuts, flour and soda. Stir in butter to form crumb mixture. Press evenly into bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes. Puree extra ripe banana (1/2 cup). Chop firm banana.

Prepare brownie mix according to directions, substituting 1/2 cup pureed bananas for water and stirring in chopped bananas. Spread batter over partially baked crust. Return to oven and bake according to package directions, adding 5 minutes to baking time. Cool. Cut into bars. Makes 32 bars.