Peanut Butter Oat Bars 🍯

Why it works:

No-bake, portable, and energy-rich. Great for snack emergencies or quick lunchbox filler.

Ingredients (makes 12 bars)

• 2 Cups rolled oats

• ½ Cup peanut butter (or any nut butter)

• ⅓ Cup honey or maple syrup

• 2 Tbsp ground flaxseed

• 1 Tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: ¼ cup dark chocolate chips or dried cranberries

Method

1. Mix base: In a large bowl, stir the dry ingredients – oats and flaxseed.

2. Combine the wet: Warm peanut butter and honey gently until pourable. Mix in the vanilla.

3. Stir: Add the wet ingredients to the oat mix, stir until combined.

4. Fold in the chocolate chips or cranberries.

5. Press: Line a small baking pan with parchment, press mixture firmly.

6. Chill: Refrigerate the mixture until firm for at least 2 hours.

7. Shape: Slice into squares.

Pro Tips:

• Double the recipe for longer-lasting stash.

• Freeze extras and thaw individual servings.