Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Peanut butter was first introduced as a health food in the early 1900s and gained popularity as a sandwich spread during World War II.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown Sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup Quick Oats
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking Soda
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, quick oats, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
5. Remove from the oven and let cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes. Cut into bars and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 230kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 15g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.