Peanut Butter Jelly Oatmeal Bars
Today we are sharing our Peanut Butter Jelly Oatmeal Bars. Healthy baking substitutions are a popular way to continue to enjoy some of our favorite treats without feeling guilty. Removing eggs and adding apple sauce is a commonly used trick for those watching total calorie and fat in their diet.
There are no eggs in this recipe; instead we use applesauce. The additional fat source in these bars is peanut butter, which allows for this substitution to yield a perfectly baked treat! It makes it possible for those following a vegan or more plant-based diet to bake without compromising when it comes to flavor. This recipe is gluten-free (if you use gluten-free certified oats) and vegetarian with a vegan option, if you use maple syrup instead of honey.
These bars are not overly sweet; they rely on the jelly or jam you choose to use as a topping. Alternatively, you could double up on the honey or vegan sweetener and increase the oat flour to ¾ cup, if you desire a sweeter dessert version versus a less sugary breakfast bar.
Once Again Nut Butter’s plant-based spreads help you stay in control of what you eat by offering salt-free, unsweetened options for nut and seed butters. There's a huge nutritional difference between eating pre-packaged cookies and homemade cookies. By making homemade treats, you can choose quality ingredients and keep your recipes clean and free of additives. Once Again Nut Butter products have minimal, high quality ingredients that allow each nut or seed flavor to really shine through!
Author:
Carolina Jantac, MS, RD, LD
PB&J Bar on the go! Easy recipe to make that will fit perfectly for lunch boxes, snack time or as a treat. Includes recipe for strawberry chia jam too!
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups of oats
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
3 tablespoons of honey (Vegan alternative: maple syrup)
- 1/3 cup of unsweetened apple sauce You may use sweetened apple sauce, if preferred.
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
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1/4 cup of Once Again Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1 cup of milk of your choice non-dairy for vegan option
- 3 teaspoons of chia seeds
- ½ cup of strawberry preserves
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, peanuts and baking powder.
- In a separate medium pot, over low heat mix milk, honey, applesauce and peanut butter.
- Then combine wet ingredients into dry, mixing well. Pour into baking pan, about 9 by 9 inches in size, prepared with coconut oil non-stick spray. Lastly, drop teaspoons of the jelly and swirl on top.
- Place in a preheated oven at 350 Fahrenheit for 40 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Remove the baked result from the oven, and once cooled, cut it into bars or squares and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. These bars are best stored in refrigerator.
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