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a simple recipe :: peanut butter oatmeal bars :: 4 ingredients

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Is there anything better than peanut butter for a snack? You can often find each member of our family with a peanut butter spoon for a snack at some point in the week!  Sometimes we try variations of this with mini chocolate chips on it, and you can almost always find a glass of milk close by!  Peanut butter is a favorite, but add chocolate and it will definitely be a hit with my family.
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I have tried some different energy bites and peanut butter bars as an alternative to just plain peanut butter, and usually find they have ingredients that I don’t want as a regular part of our diet, or just haven’t been a favorite. A couple weeks ago I found the easiest recipe for our peanut butter loving family! These Peanut Butter Oatmeal bars are a new family favorite for a snack or dessert. Not only are they delicious, but they are so easy to make!  They only take 5-10 minutes to make and only have 4 simple ingredients! They are a filling snack with just a few good ingredients, and they are loved by all.

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:

1 peanut butter

3/4 cup honey

1/2 cup chocolate chips

3 cups rolled oats

Line 8×8 pan with parchment paper. Melt peanut butter and honey in a saucepan over low heat and stir until smooth.  Remove from heat and add oats.  Add chocolate chips and stir until incorporated.  Press into prepared 8×8 pan. Refrigerate until set or overnight.  Cut and serve.
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These bars are delicious, and I love the simple ingredients!  They taste so good with our local honey from my dear friend, and my husband and son eat the pan up so quickly!  Give them a try, add your own mix-ins along with the chocolate chips!

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  • cindy schierl
    February 18, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    sounds delicious & easy to make

  • Holly Thomas
    February 14, 2017 at 6:01 pm

    I love this, it is super simple!

  • Maryann D.
    February 14, 2017 at 5:11 am

    Peanut butter oatmeal bars sounds like a tasty treat. I would love to make these to bring to work for a snack or breakfast!

  • Laura
    February 14, 2017 at 2:17 am

    Sounds tasty! I love making simple recipes!

  • hannah
    February 13, 2017 at 10:05 pm

    These sound like a nice homemade energy bar. You could add in some protein powder or nuts for an added boost.

    • Laura
      February 19, 2017 at 8:11 pm

      I love that idea! Thanks!

  • Laurajj
    February 13, 2017 at 10:28 am

    Oh wow, these look so good and so easy to make! My family would love these! I have to try!

  • Janet W.
    February 13, 2017 at 9:04 am

    That looks so delicious! I’d love to try and make this soon!

  • Julie Wood
    February 13, 2017 at 8:41 am

    These bars look very healthy and delicious. My question is when it says one peanut butter, do you mean one jar of peanut butter. I want to make this recipe.

    • Laura
      February 19, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      1 cup of Peanut Butter! Hope you love these bars as much as our family does!

  • shelly peterson
    February 13, 2017 at 8:31 am

    These look super yummy and easy to make. The kids would love these.

  • Cynthia C
    February 13, 2017 at 6:23 am

    These look delicious and healthier (in moderation) than a candy bar.