Description
Delicious and creamy peanut butter bars with a crunchy layer, perfect for a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together peanut butter, applesauce, honey, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the rolled oats, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt, stirring until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Add nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg