Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Gluten-Free!)

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Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars (Gluten-Free!)

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Rest Time: 30

Total Time: 1 20

Servings: squares

Calories: 196kcal

Author: Ai Willis

Chockful of peanut butter, oats, banana, and chocolate chips, this Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bar Recipe is a keeper! A one-bowl recipe that is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and 100% satisfying!

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Ingredients

½ cup natural peanut butter
¼ cup vegan butter
¼ cup brown sugar
1 cup mashed bananas
¼ cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup gluten-free 1-to-1 flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon fine salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup non-dairy milk
2 cups old fashioned oats
½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

In a large microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and peanut butter and heat for 20 to 30 seconds, or until melted. Add the brown sugar and mix until combined.
Add the mashed banana, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Stir again.
Stir in the gluten-free flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon. Mix until the batter is smooth.
Stir in the non-dairy milk.
Fold the oats and chocolate into the batter. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour the batter into a prepared 8 x 8-inch baking pan. Spread it out so the surface is even.
Bake the gluten-free peanut butter bars for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

Store: These peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bars keep covered in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.

Freeze: The bars can also be kept in a freezer-safe container in the freezer for up to 3 months. To be able to individually thaw the bars, wrap them in parchment paper or plastic wrap before freezing in the freezer bag.

Defrosting: Thaw the bars at room temperature for 30 minutes - 1 hour or until defrosted.

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