Wholesome bars with oats, peanut butter, raisins, and cinnamon—perfect for easy, nourishing snacks.
# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted or coconut oil
09 - 1 large egg or flax egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 3/4 cup raisins
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a separate bowl, blend creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted unsalted butter or coconut oil, egg or flax egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in raisins and, if desired, chopped walnuts.
06 - Spread mixture evenly into prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly to form an even layer.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set.
08 - Allow to cool completely in the pan. Use parchment overhang to lift out and slice evenly into 12 bars.
