Peanut butter bars are a fast and easy dessert recipe. You can make them in a few minutes. They take a few hours to set in the fridge, however. They are a great snack or lunchbox idea. They last for several days when kept in the fridge.
The chocolate topping is optional. It does add a nice touch both in looks and taste. I use standard semi sweet chocolate chips. They do a nice job. You can use the chocolate of your choice, however. I use the Quaker Old Fashioned Whole Grained Oats in the this recipe. They are large oats that bring the ingredients together nicely. If you use another type of oats, make sure they are large oats.
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- creamy peanut butter – 1 cup
- honey – 1 cup
- 2 cups of whole grain oatmeal
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp of butter
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- Servings: 4-5
- Level: Easy
- Time: 4-5 hours
- Cuisine: American
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- Put the peanut butter and honey in a heavy saucepan and heat over low. Stir them for about 4 or 5 minutes until they become a liquidy, gooey consistency. Mix in the oats, half a a time, while stirring constantly for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Place the mixture into a nine by nine inch pan or the container of your choice. Using a spatula, smooth it out until it becomes smooth and even.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium low heat. Add in the semi sweet chocolate chips. Continuously stir for a few minutes until them become smooth and runny.
- Pour the chocolate over the oat mixture. Rock the dish back and forth to ensure it is evenly covered. Place it in the fridge for 4 to 5 hours.
- After 4 to 5 hours, cut them into squares. Serve and enjoy your oatmeal peanut butter bars.
