Description
Indulge in Wholesome Goodness with Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars
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 Oven: To 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir in oats, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Fold in chocolate chunks and nuts if using.
3. Bake: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and set.
4. Cool & Slice: Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing. Store in an airtight container and enjoy as a healthy snack or breakfast treat.
Notes
Adjusting Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet bar, start with 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup and adjust to your taste preference.
Customizing Flavors: Add a dash of cinnamon, nutmeg, or other spices to create unique flavor profiles.
Making Them Gluten-Free: Substitute gluten-free rolled oats to accommodate dietary restrictions.
Storage Tips: Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg