Deliciously Nutty: Peanut Butter Honey Oat Bars

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor while agave syrup is often less expensive.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, cocoa nibs add crunch without added sweetness.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Seeds can be a healthier option and often less expensive than mixed nuts.

Grease an 8x8 baking pan with vegetable spray.

In a saucepan, add 2 cups of creamy peanut butter and 1 cup of pure honey.

Heat on medium-low, stirring constantly until melted and well combined.

Add 3 cups of old-fashioned oats to the melted mixture, stirring until fully combined.

Transfer the mixture to the greased baking pan and spread it out evenly.

Refrigerate the mixture until firm, about 1 hour.

Once firm, remove from the fridge and cut into bars for serving.

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