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Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars — sweetened with maple syrup, filled with oatmeal, flaxseed and peanut butter. Only 6 ingredients.
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4.41 from 10 votes

Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Healthy and sweet treat, perfect for the whole family
Prep Time10 minutes
Cooling Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9 squares
Calories: 323kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter divided
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 ⅓ cups oatmeal
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave in 20 second intervals until mixture is smooth.
  • Add vanilla, flaxseed and oatmeal. Stir to combine.
  • Press mixture evenly into dish using a rubber spatula. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips, 2 Tablespoons peanut butter and coconut oil. Melt in 20 second intervals until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate on top of oatmeal mixture and spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Slice into bars and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 258mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg