Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
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4.9
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Description
This recipe mixes rolled oats with creamy peanut butter and brown sugar to form a rich base. Milk and vanilla add moisture and flavor, while baking soda and a pinch of salt work as leavening agents. Flour binds the ingredients together and contributes to the bar's texture. Chocolate chips folded in bring sweetness and a melty texture contrast. The mixture is pressed into a pan lined with parchment paper to facilitate easy removal.
Baking at 350°F for 18 to 20 minutes yields bars that are firm on the edges but soft inside. Toasting the oats beforehand enhances their nutty flavor. The bars can be customized by swapping chocolate chips with dried fruit or nuts according to preference. Once cooled, they keep well at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days or can be frozen for extended storage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup peanut butter creamy
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup whole wheat flour or all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the rolled oats, peanut butter, and brown sugar in a mixer on high until combined.
- Add the milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl and add to the mixture.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Press mixture into the lined pan and bake for 18-20 minutes.
Notes
- Toast rolled oats on a baking sheet before mixing to deepen flavor.
- Chocolate chips can be replaced with chopped nuts or dried fruit to vary taste and texture.
- Using parchment paper to line the baking pan makes it easier to lift and cut the bars evenly.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.
- Freeze bars between parchment sheets in labeled bags for up to eight weeks; thaw to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 293 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 257mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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