Friday, November 1, 2019

HEALTHIER OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAKFAST BARS




INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup rolled oats (uncooked)
  • 1/4 cup flour (can use wheat flour or sub with almond, coconut or GF blend flour)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup chocolate chip

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Preheat oven to 350 F and line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper. 
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil by putting it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Beat in the eggs. Add in the maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until combined. 
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the mixture into the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3-5 days.


Base Recipe adapted from this SITE

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