5-Ingredient NO BAKE Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipe - Perfect for Busy Days!

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar flavor with less sugar.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup provides a different flavor profile while being a natural sweetener.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

Welcome to my kitchen; we're making no bake peanut butter oatmeal bars.

Start with 1.25 cups of rolled oats, using organic if possible.

Add 1 cup of peanut butter, preferably at room temperature for easier mixing.

Pour in 1/3 cup of maple syrup (honey can also be used).

Add 0.5 cups of mini chocolate chips.

Incorporate 1/8 cup of chia seeds for added nutrition.

Mix all ingredients well with a spatula and let sit for 10 minutes to allow oats to soak.

Prepare a baking dish by crumpling parchment paper to help it fit better.

Scoop the mixture into the prepared dish and flatten it evenly with a spatula.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up for easier cutting.

After an hour, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into bite-sized pieces.

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