Best 7 Reasons These Gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Rock!
These Gooey Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars feature the perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and hearty oats, topped with decadent chocolate. Easy to make, they're an ideal treat for any dessert lover.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour provides a hearty texture
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder ensure the bars rise
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats not quick oats
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup smooth almond butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1.5 cups chocolate chunks divided
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan thoroughly and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the rolled oats until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, almond butter, dark brown sugar, and coconut sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and eggs until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chunks gently into the batter.
- Press the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chunks over the top evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To make them even more delicious, consider adding a layer of jam between the almond butter and oat layers.