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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

So much better than a bowl of plain oatmeal!! Easy, portable baked oatmeal bars perfect for snacks or breakfast on-the-go!!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 9
Calories: 254 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups milk soy, almond, cow, etc.
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned whole-rolled oats not quick-cook or instant
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed
  • heaping 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup raisins omit if you don’t like them
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. To a large saucepan, add the milk, oats (not quick-cook or instant because they behave more like flour and recipe will not work properly), egg, brown sugar, peanut butter, cinnamon, and cook uncovered over medium-high heat, whisking frequently, for about 15 minutes, or until mixture has thickened considerably. If you’re in doubt if it’s thick enough, it’s better to err on the too-thick-side than not-thick-enough. Once mixture starts to boil, allow it to really bubble, making sure to whisk it so it doesn’t form a skin.
  3. After about 15 minutes, remove saucepan from the heat, and add the raisins (or another dried fruit, or omit), vanilla, and whisk to combine. Use caution when adding the vanilla because it could cause the mixture to bubble up a bit.
  4. Turn mixture out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula.
  5. Evenly sprinkle with the chocolate chips, lightly tapping them down with a spatula if necessary.
  6. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until center is set. Baking times could range greatly based on how thick your mixture was on the stovetop, what kind of milk you’re using, oven and climate variances, etc. Bake until your bars are done to your liking, noting that they are very soft bars, shouldn’t be over-baked, and the top will be shiny even when set and done.

Notes

  • I prefer the bars served warm and fresh, but extras will keep airtight in the fridge or at room temp (I’m comfortable storing at room temp, store in fridge if you’re not) for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in micro before serving if desired.
  • Inspired by 36th Avenue.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 66mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 24g (48%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 254kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 24g 48%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.