Chewy Peanut Butter Snack Bars (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 3 cups of rolled oats (make sure they’re gluten-free if needed)

02 - 3/4 cup of peanut butter, all-natural

03 - 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey

04 - 2 eggs (or flax eggs for a vegan-friendly way)

→ Optional Extras

05 - Salt, just a pinch (skip if your peanut butter already has it)

06 - Chocolate chip minis, 1/2 cup

07 - Chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, or walnuts

08 - Seeds like chia, pumpkin, or sunflower

09 - Dried fruit you enjoy

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven on to 350 degrees. Warm up the peanut butter for around 10 seconds if it’s thick so it spreads easier.

02 - Throw all your ingredients into a big bowl and mix them up until they’re combined well.

03 - Cover a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper to stop sticking.

04 - Dump the mixed ingredients into the pan. Push them down hard so they’re even. Toss on chocolate chips if you’re using them, press them into the top.

05 - Bake for 15-17 minutes. The edges should look a little golden, and the middle needs to be set. Start checking after about 14 minutes.

06 - Let the bars cool all the way in the pan on a rack. Then cut them into 16 pieces with a good sharp knife.

# Notes:

01 - Honey holds everything together better than maple syrup.

02 - You can add protein powder, but cut back on the oats.

03 - Really press the mixture firmly—it’s key for good bars.

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