Description
Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars are a delightful snack packed with nutrients, combining the classic flavors of peanut butter and oats with a touch of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chunks or chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.
2. In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt until the mixture is well-combined. If you’d like, fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped nuts.
3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the bars are set.
4. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into your desired size. Store the bars in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
These bars can be customized with different nut butters, sweeteners, and mix-ins such as dried fruit or seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg