Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These healthy peanut butter oatmeal bars are made with only wholesome ingredients! You will love the flavor that the peanut butter, oats, banana, and chocolate chip add to this healthy breakfast treat.
Servings: 12
Calories: 266kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 mashed banana
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp pure almond extract
Optional Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix all of the ingredients in a large bowl. Be patient with the mixing, it takes a bit.
- Add the mixture to your lined baking pan. Push down the mixture until it’s smooth.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Once the timer goes off, TURN OFF the oven and let the breakfast bars continue sitting in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
- Cut into bars and serve.
- Serve with a drizzle of peanut butter honey drizzle (optional)
Optional Peanut Butter Honey Drizzle
- Mix the 2 ingredients in a small bowl. Microwave uncovered for 45-60 seconds. Drizzle over bars once they are finished baking.
Notes
- These bars can be enjoyed cold, at room temperature or warmed.
- If you prefer sweeter bars, you can increase the amount of maple syrup or add a touch of brown sugar to the recipe. Alternatively, if you prefer them less sweet, you can reduce the amount of sweetener used.
- When spreading the mixture into the baking dish, make sure to press it firmly and evenly. This will help the bars hold their shape and prevent them from crumbling.
- Nutrition info does not include the optional peanut butter drizzle.
Nutrition
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g