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Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars

Healthy Peanut Butter Chunk Oatmeal Bars

Soft, chewy, and loaded with peanut butter flavor! These wholesome oatmeal bars are made with simple ingredients and are easily customizable. Perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, or a quick breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup 100g packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup 250g creamy or chunky peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 127g whole wheat flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 cup 85g old fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 120ml milk (dairy or non dairy, such as almond milk)
  • 1/2 cup 90g chocolate chips (dairy free or regular)
  • 1/2 cup 70g raisins (or other mix ins of choice)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat & Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang, or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Cream Peanut Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the brown sugar and peanut butter together on medium speed until light in color and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: On medium speed, add the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. The dough will be very thick and clumpy.
  • Add Milk: With the mixer running, slowly pour in the milk in a steady stream. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
  • Fold in Mix Ins: Use a spatula or your clean hands to fold in the chocolate chips and raisins until evenly combined.
  • Press into Pan: Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
  • Bake: Bake for 17-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the top is set.
  • Cool & Slice: Allow bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, use the parchment to lift them out and cut into squares.
  • Optional Drizzle: For an extra treat, melt 3 tablespoons of chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and drizzle over the cooled bars.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezing: Freeze bars in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
  • Customize: Feel free to swap the chocolate chips and raisins for your favorite mix ins like dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or white chocolate chips.