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Make no-bake Oatmeal Bars with peanut butter

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 Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Refrigerate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, British
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: dried cranberries, flapjack, hazelnuts, maple syrup, no-bake oatmeal bars, peanut butter, rolled oats, vanilla extract
Servings: 8 bars

Equipment

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

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

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add the oats, hazelnuts, cranberries, cacao nibs, vanilla extract and salt. Stir together.
  • 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.
  • Add the peanut butter and maple syrup to a small saucepan over a low heat, stir carefuly until they combine making a nutty syrup.
  • Tip the dates, and nutty syrup into the oat mixture and stir until all the ingredients are coated.
  • 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.
  • Put the tray into the fridge for an hour, or until the mixture sets. Cut into bars.

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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Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 185mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
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