Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These easy peanut butter oatmeal bars are soft, chewy and jazzed up with chocolate chips. They make an awesome snack or a healthy dessert!
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 152kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 6 tablespoons warm water
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ⅓ cup quinoa flour
- 1 cup gluten-free quick cooking oats
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chunks (or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8” x 8” baking pan with parchment and set aside.
- Whisk together flaxseed meal and water and set aside. Allow to gel for 3 - 4 minutes.
- Beat together applesauce and peanut butter until creamy. Add sugar and flax eggs, and beat until combined.
- Add quinoa flour, oats, baking soda and salt and mix until incorporated. Fold in chocolate chunks (or chips).
- Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan. Press it into the corners of the pan using wet hands or a pastry roller. Bake on the center rack for 20 - 22 minutes.
- Let the bars cool in pan completely before slicing. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
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Notes
Store peanut butter oatmeal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg