Best 7 Healthy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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With their delectable peanut butter flavor and chewy oatmeal texture, healthy peanut butter oatmeal bars have become a popular snack or breakfast option for people of all ages. Not only are they a convenient and portable treat, but they also provide a good source of fiber, healthy fats, and protein. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast on a busy weekday morning or a satisfying snack to curb your cravings, these wholesome bars offer a delicious and nutritious solution.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
3 cups old-fashioned oats

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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The best granola bars in the world, it makes a great snack in the afternoon.

Provided by Karen Heise

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup peanut butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
⅓ cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 ⅓ cups rolled oats
½ cup flaked coconut
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup raisins
½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter, the butter or margarine, the brown sugar, the syrup and the vanilla until smooth.
  • Add all the other ingredients. Stir well.
  • Press the mixture into 13 x 9 inch greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 56.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER BANANA OATMEAL BARS



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From www.gingerbreadbagels.com. I am making these tonight, but needed to get the nutritional information. I left out the cinnamon, but added it to the recipe. This recipe does not have any oil, butter or pounds of sugar. In fact there's only 1/4 cup of brown sugar.

Provided by Lyssie71

Categories     Oatmeal

Time 25m

Yield 8 Squares, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large mashed banana
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • Mix together the quick cooking oats, light brown sugar, baking powder, kosher salt and ground cinnamon.
  • Add in the vanilla extract, milk and egg. Mix the ingredients together.
  • Then add in the mashed banana and peanut butter. Combine all of the ingredients.
  • Pour the mixture into a lightly greased 8 by 8 inch metal baking pan. Bake at 350 F degrees for 20 minutes.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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A simple recipe that I got from a friend. Very Yummy. I changed the baking time after several reviews suggested that the baking time needed to be extended.

Provided by Sidd9260

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
12 ounces chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Combine sugars and butter.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla.
  • Mix in eggs.
  • Add flour, baking soda, salt and oatmeal.
  • Bake in a 9 X 13 inch pan for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Melt chocolate chips and spread on bars.
  • Enjoy.

NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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These healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are decadent, slightly fudgy, and a wonderful snack or dessert made with just 8 natural ingredients!

Provided by Olena Osipov

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup almonds
1 1/2 cups rolled or quick oats
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup smooth natural or organic peanut butter (unsalted)
1/4 cup maple syrup or raw honey
3-4 tbsp water
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, add almonds and process on High until finely ground. Add oats and process more until finely ground. Add coconut flakes, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract; process for 30 seconds.
  • Add peanut butter, maple syrup and water; process until combined. You might have to stop a few times and scrape down the walls.
  • Line 8" x 8" square baking dish with parchment paper and transfer dough into it. Flatten using your fingers pressing onto dough well so bars don't crumble. Then level with spatula and hands.
  • In a small saucepan, add chocolate chips and coconut oil; melt over low heat, whisking constantly. Pour over dough all around and tilt pan to help melted chocolate coat bars evenly.
  • Refrigerate for a few hours of freeze for 30 minutes. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 232 kcal, Sugar 7 g, Sodium 44 mg, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 17 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 7 g, Cholesterol 1 mg

OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP PEANUT BUTTER BARS



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My family loves this peanut butter cookie bars recipe-oatmeal, brownie bars, peanuts-it's made from all our favorite things! Oatmeal, peanut butter and chocolate chips make these bars a big hit with kids of all ages. Since I always have these basic ingredients on hand, I can whip up a batch anytime. -Patricia Staudt, Marble Rock, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
ICING:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture and mix well. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. , Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over the top. Cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS



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These peanut butter oatmeal bars are the best trick! They're no bake, easy and healthy; and the flavor is out of this world.

Provided by Sonja Overhiser

Categories     Dessert or Snack

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup creamy peanut butter (no sugar added, or sunflower butter for nut free)
1/2 cup honey (or 1/2 cup agave syrup* for vegan)
4 cups Old Fashioned rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 to 2 ounces dark chocolate (1/8 to 1/4 cup chocolate chips)

Steps:

  • Mix together the peanut butter, honey, oats, salt and cinnamon in a bowl. (If the mixture seems dry and not sticky, add a bit more peanut butter and/ or honey; different peanut butter brands perform differently.)
  • Add a sheet of parchment paper to a 9 x 9 pan. Place the ingredients in the pan and press it into an even layer. Use a small glass to roll over the top to get it smooth.
  • Freeze the bars for 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the freezer and use the parchment to lift it out of the pan. Cut into 20 rectangles (4 x 5 rows) or 40 small rectangles.
  • In the microwave with short intervals or over a double boiler, melt the chocolate, stirring until it comes together into a glossy chocolate. If using the microwave, use short bursts of 10 seconds or so and stir after each: be careful not to overheat the chocolate or get any water in the chocolate, which will cause it to seize up. When melted, drizzle over the bars and allow to cool. You can eat right away, or refrigerate for about 1 hour for a more solid texture. Store refrigerated for up to 2 weeks (or frozen for several months, placing wax paper between the layers).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Sugar 8.8 g, Sodium 55.4 mg, Fat 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bars will be.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set: Overbaking will make the bars dry. Bake them until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With their combination of peanut butter, oats, and bananas, these bars are a great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, and iron. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter oatmeal bars a try.

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