No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat, while sunflower seed butter is nut-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor profile with similar sweetness.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, while chocolate chunks can be more economical.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean paste

💰Cheaper: vanilla flavoring

Vanilla bean paste offers a richer flavor, while vanilla flavoring is often less expensive.

In a large bowl place peanut butter, honey/maple syrup, coconut oil and salt. Stir and microwave for 30-60 sec.

Add oats, dried cranberries, pumpkin seeds, unsalted almonds and stir until all combined.

Transfer the mixture to a 13"X8.5" (33X22cm) dish lined with parchment paper. Spread evenly and slightly press.

Refrigerate for at least 3 hours to set. Cut into squares. Keep bars refrigerated.

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