Monkey Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oven to 350F
2. 2
   Spray an 8-inch baking pan with vegetable cooking spray.
3. 3
   In a medium bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy.
4. 4
   Add the oats, cinnamon and flour and mix well.
5. 5
   In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, vanilla extract and 1/2 cup of warm water.
6. 6
   Add this to the dry ingredients and stir to combine.
7. 7
   Stir in the banana and currants.
8. 8
   Spread the dough into the prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake until the top is golden, about 1 hour.
10. 10
    Cool on a wire rack.
11. 11
    Cut into 12 squares and serve.
12. 12
    These bars can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.