Moist Peanut Butter Oat Bars
Packed with fiber and protein, these moist peanut butter oat bars are a quick, wholesome snack perfect for any time of day.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 235 ml 1 cup organic corn syrup or preferred liquid sweetener
- 61 g ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 128 g ½ cup crunchy natural peanut butter
- 117 g 1½ cups quick-cooking oats
- 116 g 1 cup wheat germ
- 53 g ½ cup raisins or preferred dried fruit
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Lightly coat an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the corn syrup (or alternative sweetener), applesauce, and peanut butter.
- Warm until the mixture is melted and well emulsified.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, wheat germ, raisins, and cinnamon.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and fold until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
- Cool on a wire rack before chilling in the fridge to make slicing into bars easier.
Variation:
- Substitute the corn syrup with maple syrup, agave nectar, or brown rice syrup.
- Use almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter if allergic to peanuts.
- Replace raisins with dried cranberries, chopped dates, or nuts for variety.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine Advice:
Pair with a light Riesling or a creamy almond milk latte for a balanced snack.Nutrition values
Calories: 220 kcal | Carbohydrates: 34 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 8 g | Sugar: 14 g