Description
These easy peanut butter oat bars are made with just four ingredients and topped with a drizzle of chocolate for a deliciously simple snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cups quick-cook oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 oz baking chocolate
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter and 1/2 cup of honey. Microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture and stir well.
- Stir in 3 cups of quick-cook oats until the oats are fully coated with the peanut butter mixture.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Melt 2 oz of baking chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the oat mixture in the pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until the bars are firm and set.
- Once set, cut into bars and serve.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey. You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired. The bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 12 grams
- Carbohydrates: 24 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg