Description
A delicious and nutritious option for breakfast or snacks, combining rolled oats, peanut butter, and chocolate chips in a wholesome recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats (uncooked)
- 1/4 cup flour (can use wheat flour or sub with almond, coconut or GF blend flour)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Melt the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl for 15-20 seconds. Beat in the eggs, then add the maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and combine until just blended.
- Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3-5 days.
Notes
For extra flavor, try toasting the oats before mixing. For different flavors, you can swap chocolate chips for dried fruit.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: oatmeal bars, breakfast bars, healthy snacks, peanut butter, chocolate chip
