Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Today I am making these cool peanut butter granola bars. They're a great alternative for one you can get from the grocery store. These are so yummy and they are more heathy for you than granola bars you can get from the grocery store. I love taking these for snack a school. They're also super easy to make.

I got this recipe from a blog called A Few Shortcuts that I found on Pinterest: http://afewshortcuts.com/2011/08/tide-you-over-tuesday-baked-peanut-butter-oatmeal/

These were a huge hit in my household and I hope they are in yours too!

Here is the recipe:

Baked Peanut Butter Oatmeal

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

25 mins

This great baked oatmeal will soon become a breakfast favorite.

Author: Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com

Serves: 9

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups quick cooking oats (or gluten free oats)
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ¾ cup milk (or milk alternative)
• ¼ cup melted butter (or margarine)
• 1 egg
• ½ cup Peanut Butter or almond butter, etc.
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¾ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Grease a 8x8 pan.
3. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl and stir well.
4. Spread evenly in to pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
5. Serve warm out of the oven or allow it to completely cool and cut into bars for a grab and go snack.

Notes

Recipe by A Few Short Cuts at http://afewshortcuts.com/2011/08/tide-you-over-tuesday-baked-peanut-butter-oatmeal/

Here are some pictures of them:

As you can see, I added chocolate chips as an extra treat. You could also add in M&M's or peanut butter chips. The chocolate chips just added a really good flavor to the bars. This would also be a good energizer before sports. I think it would give you just the kick you need to kill it on the field or court.

I hope you find these as enjoyable to make as I did. Happy Baking!