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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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Delicious and chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars featuring a buttery oat base layered with a smooth peanut butter and maple syrup filling, topped with a crumbly oat mixture. Perfectly baked to a light golden brown, these bars are a wholesome treat ideal for snacks or dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (150 g) all-purpose/plain flour
  • 1 cup (80 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking/bicarb soda

Wet Ingredients and Toppings

  • 1/2 cup (125 g) butter – melted
  • 1/3 cup (70 g) brown sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup peanut butter (crunchy preferred)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) to prepare for baking.
  2. Prepare Baking Dish: Line a 20 x 20 cm (8 x 8 inch) baking dish with non-stick baking paper, leaving an overhang to make removal easier.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, rolled oats, sea salt, and baking soda thoroughly.
  4. Melt Butter and Mix: Melt the butter, then add it to another bowl with the brown sugar and vanilla bean paste. Stir to combine.
  5. Combine Mixtures: Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix well to form a dough.
  6. Form Base and Bake: Press about 3/4 of the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish, reserving about 100 g (a firmly packed 1/2 cup) for the topping. Bake the base for 10 minutes.
  7. Prepare Peanut Butter Layer: In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with the maple syrup. If the peanut butter is very thick, warm it in the microwave for a few seconds to soften.
  8. Assemble Bars: Remove the base from the oven and immediately spread the peanut butter and maple syrup mixture evenly over it. Crumble the reserved oat mixture over the top using your fingers.
  9. Bake Topping: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the topping is cooked through and lightly golden brown.
  10. Cool Bars: Remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the bench for 30 minutes.
  11. Chill and Slice: Place the bars in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes to firm up before removing from the tin and cutting into squares to prevent crumbling.

Notes

  • Using all-purpose flour provides the best texture, but you can experiment with whole wheat for a nuttier flavor.
  • Old-fashioned rolled oats give a chewier texture compared to quick oats.
  • Crunchy peanut butter adds texture contrast, but smooth peanut butter can also be used if preferred.
  • Maple syrup adds natural sweetness and a subtle flavor, but honey is also a suitable alternative.
  • Ensure the bars are fully cooled and chilled before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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