Description
These homemade peanut butter oat bars are a delicious and healthy snack or dessert, perfect for a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir continuously until smooth and fully blended. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds (if using), and salt. Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until everything is well coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly so the chocolate chips don’t melt completely, then fold them in.
- Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the pan—really pack it in tight to help the bars hold together. Chill in the fridge for at least 1–2 hours.
- Once firm, lift out of the pan and cut into bars or squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the bars.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg