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Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars

A nutritious and delicious snack made with peanut butter, oats, and optional chocolate chunks, perfect for any time of day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix together the rolled oats, baking soda, and salt. If desired, add chocolate chunks or nuts.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is well combined, forming a thick batter.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly to form an even layer.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  7. Once cooled, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper and let them cool completely before slicing into squares.

Notes

For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. For sweeter bars, increase honey or maple syrup amount. Add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins for extra flavor.