these chewy, gluten free, one-bowl Peanut Butter Oatmeal bars are super simple to throw together and make a great breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
½ cup natural peanut butter (or can sub almond butter)
½ cup coconut oil, melted or at room temperature
½ cup applesauce or smashed ripened banana
¼ cup honey
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups rolled oats, gluten free if needed
½ cup bittersweet or dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter through vanilla extract. Add cinnamon and oats and stir to combine. Stir in chocolate chips if using. Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth evenly with a spoon. Bake for 26-28 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Notes
If you're not using natural nut butter which is more runny, you will likely have to microwave or heat the peanut butter so it's easier to mix with the wet ingredients.
Recipe by Nutritious Eats at https://www.nutritiouseats.com/peanut-butter-oatmeal-bars-gluten-free/