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Make no-bake Oatmeal Bars with peanut butter

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These delicious oaty, flapjack like, oatmeal bars are full of wonderful ingredients combined together using a peanutty syrup to create a no-bake oat bar. Perfect for snacking or as an after dinner treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigerate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Calories: 226

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 cups rolled oats rolled whole oats
  • 1/2 cup whole hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoon cacao nibs substitute chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup medjool dates
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter smooth or crunchy

Equipment

  • square baking tin 8 inches by 8 inches (20cm by 20cm)
  • mixing bowl
  • food processor
  • saucepan
  • digital scales
  • spoons

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl add the oats, hazelnuts, cranberries, cacao nibs, vanilla extract and salt. Stir together.
  2. Use a food processor to process the dates until they get they become quite sticky. Test them by squeezing a little of the mixture together in your fingers - if it holds together it's ready.
  3. Add the peanut butter and maple syrup to a small saucepan over a low heat, stir carefuly until they combine making a nutty syrup.
  4. Tip the dates, and nutty syrup into the oat mixture and stir until all the ingredients are coated.
  5. Line an 20cm square or 8 inch square baking tray with baking parchment and tip the mixture into it. Pack it down as evenly and firmly as you can. Use the base of a measuring cup to help.
  6. Put the tray into the fridge for an hour, or until the mixture sets. Cut into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 185mgPotassium: 276mgFiber: 4gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 27IUCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Nutrtional Information: nutritional information is computer generated and is intended as a guideline only.
Make this gluten-free - ensure that you use certified gluten-free oats.
This recipe is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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