NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OAT BARS | 4-ingredient oatmeal bars

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 syrup

Maple syrup offers a unique flavor, while agave syrup can be less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often cheaper.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, while cocoa powder can be a cost-effective alternative.

Prepare an 8x8 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine 1 and 1/4 cups rolled oats, 1 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup real maple syrup, and 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries.

Mix the ingredients together until they form a thick batter.

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish and flatten it out with a spatula and then with hands.

Place the baking dish in the fridge to set for about an hour.

Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into 16 squares.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or freeze for longer storage.

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