Peanut Butter Breakfast Bars
Nutritious and delicious peanut butter breakfast bars packed with oats, perfect for busy mornings or as a snack.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 240 g rolled oats
- 240 g smooth peanut butter Use natural peanut butter for best flavor.
- 120 ml honey or maple syrup Maple syrup can be used for a vegan option.
Miscellaneous
- Nonstick baking paper For lining the baking pan.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a 20cm (8in) square baking pan with nonstick baking paper.
- Place the rolled oats in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small saucepan, warm the peanut butter and honey or maple syrup gently over low to medium heat, stirring until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the oats and mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the lined pan and press down very firmly.
Chilling
- Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes, or in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours until firm.
Serving
- Slice into 16 bars and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage. Optionally, drizzle with melted dark chocolate for added flavor.