Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup honey or agave syrup
- ½ cup natural peanut or almond butter
- ½ cup chopped dates or dried fruit
- ¼ cup chia seeds or flaxseeds
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped dates, chia seeds, and optional chocolate chips.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the peanut or almond butter with honey until smooth. Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish and press firmly to create an even layer.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Wrap individual bars in plastic wrap or foil and freeze for up to a month; thaw before eating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 35g)
- Calories: 180 Kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg