No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars – Soft, Chewy & Naturally Sweetened
Are you a lover of peanut butter or oatmeal? They don't normally go well together, but that's all about to change with this recipe. We'll show you how to combine both of these foods together into one tasty treat that will be a great source of protein your taste buds won't stop talking about!
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats (Splendor Garden)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Nuts For You)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (Kawartha Lakes or Jo Anne's own)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (Simply Organic)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Directions
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and honey until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in oats, vanilla, and salt.
- Press the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan.
- Melt chocolate chips and spread over top (if using).
- Chill in fridge for 2 hours or until firm.
- Cut into bars and enjoy.


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