Ingredients
2.5 cups rolled oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
0.5 cup honey
0.75 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.5 tsp sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line an 8×8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
Toast the oats on a baking sheet for 8 minutes to enhance flavor.
Combine peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt.
Fold in the toasted oats until well coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top and press them into the surface.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use gluten-free certified oats if needed. Maple syrup can be substituted for honey for a vegan option. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: American Comfort Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg