Description
Delicious and simple peanut butter jam bars that are quick to make and perfect for the family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sweet jam (raspberry or strawberry)
- 1 cup gluten-free oats
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a sturdy base layer.
- Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly over the oat base.
- Add a layer of sweet jam, dolloping it on and spreading it gently.
- Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the jam layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares.
Notes
These bars are customizable with different nut butters or jams. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg