Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars
Delicious and guilt-free peanut butter oatmeal bars, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine natural peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until you have a smooth consistency.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. If you’re opting for chocolate chunks or nuts, incorporate them here too.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until you achieve a thick batter.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly with your hands to create an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Carefully lift the bars out using the parchment paper and allow them to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg