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Breakfast Bars with Oats and Peanut Butter

Breakfast Bars with Oats and Peanut Butter

  • Author: Michael
  • Total Time: 28 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Breakfast Bars with Oats and Peanut Butter offer a nutritious and delicious start to your day. With a perfect balance of crunchy and chewy textures, these bars combine oats, peanut butter, and natural sweeteners to create a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast or snack that fuels your energy sustainably.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats (certified gluten-free)
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (natural)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup honey (natural)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (natural)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, chopped nuts, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt, ensuring everything is evenly distributed for uniform flavor and texture.
  2. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Gently warm the peanut butter and honey (natural) together until runny, then stir in the vanilla extract (natural) to infuse flavor and make the mixture easier to combine with the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix Everything Together: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and fold carefully until every oat and seed is coated, creating a sticky, well-bound mixture ready to be pressed into the pan.
  4. Press into the Pan: Using a spatula or clean hands, press the mixture firmly but evenly into a lined baking dish to ensure compact bars that hold together beautifully after baking.
  5. Bake and Cool: Bake the bars in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for about 15-18 minutes or until golden on top, then let them cool completely to set firmly before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Press Firmly: Use firm pressure when pressing the mixture into the pan to avoid crumbly bars.
  • Choose Creamy Peanut Butter: For easier mixing and uniform texture, creamy peanut butter works best.
  • Cool Completely: Cooling fully helps the bars set nicely with the natural gelling agent working its magic.
  • Check Oven Temperature: Slightly lower oven heat ensures the bars bake evenly without burning the edges.
  • Customize Sweetness: Adjust honey (natural) quantity based on your preferred level of sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 90 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: breakfast bars, oats, peanut butter, healthy snack, gluten free, protein bars, plant-based, quick breakfast

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