Oatmeal Bars
Oatmeal Bars Recipe that tastes like Nature Valley’s soft baked bars but comes out thicker, chewier, and way better homemade. See Note 1.
Servings: 16 bars
Cost: $8.25
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (like Skippy)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup oat flour (blended oats) see note 2
- 1 cup peanut butter baking chips
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter optional
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F and line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Add all ingredients except the peanut butter chips to a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer until smooth, then gently fold in the chips with a spatula.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 18 to 25 minutes until the edges are lightly golden and the center is set with very little jiggle.
- Remove bars from the oven and let cool completely in the pan so they fully set.
- Optional: For extra peanut butter flavor, place 1/4 cup peanut butter in a small resealable bag, snip a small corner, and drizzle over the bars.
- Lift out using the parchment and cut into 16 bars with a sharp knife.
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Notes
Note 1: While these bars use naturally gluten-free ingredients, always check labels to be sure they were not processed in facilities that handle gluten. For guaranteed gluten-free bars, use certified gluten free products.
Note 2: To make oat flour, blend whole oats in a blender or food processor until they look like flour. Measure after blending, not before.
Storage: Let the bars cool fully, then wrap each one on its own in plastic wrap. Keep them at room temperature for 2 to 3 days or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.1g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 9.1g | Sodium: 77.3mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 17.8g