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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (56 grams) coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup (grams) + 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter just peanuts + salt, no added fat or sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (grams) honey or brown rice syrup for a vegan version
  • 1 cup (grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips make sure to use vegan / dairy-free chocolate chips, if needed
  • 1 cup (grams) shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 3/4 cups (grams) rolled oats gluten-free oats for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup (grams) roasted peanuts

To sprinkle over the top:

  • 3 tablespoons chopped peanuts
  • 2 + tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut

Instructions

  • Melt the coconut oil in a medium pan or pot over medium-low heat. Add in the peanut butter and honey and when thoroughly combined, add in the chocolate chips.
  • When melted, add in the coconut and oats. Let cool for 5 minutes and then stir in the peanut butter chips or peanuts.
  • Line an 8" x 8" pan with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper. Press the candy into the pan and top with the extra peanuts and coconut, if desired.
  • Let chill for about 2 hours or until firm and then cut into bars.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The bars will stay good for several weeks.
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