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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chewy Bars

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup puffed quinoa I found mine on Amazon
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup raisins golden raisins, or dried cranberries
  • 2 Tbsps unrefined coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey
  • 1/4 cup all natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tbsp melted dark chocolate to drizzle over (optional but definitely recommend)

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine oats, puffed quinoa, sliced almonds, and raisins.
  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup/honey, peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Heat over low heat just until it starts bubbling, stirring frequently.
  • Remove from heat, then pour over the oat mixture in your bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Once cool enough, you can even get your hands in there to get these ingredients incorporated really well!
  • You might have to add a couple of tablespoons of water to make the mixture stick together.
  • Place this mixture into your prepared pan and gently, but firmly press into the pan evenly, making sure to reach the corners.
  • Refrigerate overnight.
  • Cut into 8 bars and drizzle with melted chocolate as shown.
  • I wrap mine in plastic wrap and store in the fridge.
  • These store great in the freezer too! (lasts in the fridge for 2 weeks, or freezer for 2 months.)