Description
A delicious and nutritious snack made with rolled oats, peanut butter, and dark chocolate chips, perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, dark chocolate chips, and salt to the wet mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly and evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the top is slightly caramelized.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.
- Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy as a snack or quick breakfast.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Oat, Energy Squares, Snack, Healthy