Peanut Butter Oat Bars
These chewy, protein-packed bars combine crunchy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and sweet raisins for the perfect grab-and-go snack that keeps you energized throughout the day.
Equipment
- Nonstick cooking spray, 8-inch square baking pan, Small saucepan, Large mixing bowl, Spoon or spatula, Wire rack
Ingrediënten
- 1 cup 235 ml organic corn syrup
- ¼ cup 61 g unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup 128 g crunchy natural peanut butter
- 1½ cups 117 g quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup 116 g wheat germ
- ½ cup 53 g raisins
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C or gas mark 4).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan, combine the corn syrup, applesauce, and peanut butter.
- Warm over low heat until melted and well combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, raisins, and cinnamon.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden.
- Allow the bars to cool on a wire rack.
- Chill in the fridge while still in the pan to make slicing easier.
- Slice into 8 bars and enjoy.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve these bars with a glass of almond milk or as a post-workout snack to refuel.
Wine Advice:
Not typically paired with wine, but a chilled herbal iced tea would complement the bars perfectly.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 28 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 9 g | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 14 g | Salt: 0.1 g
