Description
These oatmeal peanut butter chocolate chip breakfast bars are the perfect grab-and-go snack! Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey, they’re naturally sweetened, soft, chewy, and full of protein and fiber.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups (135g) old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup (60g) whole wheat flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (125g) natural peanut butter
1/3 cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp (30ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1/3 cup (60g) dark chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
2 tbsp (20g) chopped nuts (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk peanut butter, honey, egg, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Combine: Stir the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until fully incorporated. Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
- Cool & Slice: Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra protein, add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and an extra tablespoon of milk.
- Make it vegan: Use flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.