Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Oat Bars Recipe

photo by recipe author

Servings: 16
Preparation Time: +/- 30 minutes

Oat Mixture:

• 2 cups organic quick rolled oats (gluten-free, if needed)
• 1/2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup organic coconut oil, melted
• 1/4 cup organic granulated sugar
• 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons ground flax + 4 tablespoon water)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Middle Layer Mixture:

• 1/2 cup organic peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons organic maple syrup (or other liquid sweetener)
• 1 tablespoon organic coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Prepare the oat mixture:

Put all ingredients for the oat mixture into a medium sized bowl and stir well until completely combined and blended well. Set aside.

Prepare the middle layer:

Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil in a small bowl and stir well until completely combined and blended well. Set aside.

Assembly:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees ºF.

Take 1/2 of the oat mixture and press firmly into the bottom of an 8 x 8 glass dish.

Place 5 large dollops of the peanut butter mixture on top of the oat mixture (one in each corner and one in the middle for easy distribution). Spread the peanut butter mixture on the top evenly. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of chocolate chips on top of the peanut butter mixture.

Take the other 1/2 of the oat mixture, spoon it evenly over the peanut butter/chocolate chip mixture and press it down firmly.

Bake for approximately 20 – 25 minutes or until the top becomes a golden color (don’t overcook). Let them cool completely before cutting and serving.

Store in the refrigerator and they will become firmer after being in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Karielyn, New Orleans, LA

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