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Warming honey and peanut butter together until fully melted is what allows them to properly coat every oat, rather than clumping in uneven pockets through the bars once set. With no oven and no added refined sugar, this comes together in one bowl and firms up in the fridge into something closer to a homemade granola bar than a dessert.
Per serving
190kcal
Calories
6g
Protein
22g
Carbs
10g
Fat
3
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
0 min
Servings
12 people
Difficulty
easy
Fiber
12g
Sugar
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Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth (or warm together in a saucepan over low heat on the stovetop).
Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Add the oats to the peanut butter mixture, stirring thoroughly until every oat is well coated.
Fold in the chocolate chips or dried fruit if using.
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spoon or your hands.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.
Lift out using the parchment overhang and slice into bars.
Press the Mixture Firmly: A firm, even press into the pan is what helps the bars hold together once sliced - a loose, crumbly press will cause them to fall apart. Warm the Peanut Butter and Honey Fully: Make sure the mixture is completely smooth and melted before adding the oats, so it coats everything evenly rather than clumping unevenly. Give Them Enough Time to Chill: A full 2 hours in the fridge is needed for the bars to firm up properly - cutting them too early will result in bars that fall apart.
This usually means they weren't chilled long enough, or the mixture wasn't pressed firmly into the pan - give them a full 2 hours in the fridge and press down firmly and evenly when assembling.
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