M M Oat Bars
Get ready to fall in love with these chewy, peanut buttery, and chocolate-packed M M Oat Bars, the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! This easy recipe combines wholesome old-fashioned oats and a hint of honey with the nostalgic crunch of mini M&M's, alongside rich peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips for an indulgent twist. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these bars are a crowd-pleasing snack or dessert that's as simple as it is irresistible. Whether you enjoy them as an afternoon pick-me-up or a lunchbox favorite, their vibrant candy topping and buttery, golden texture will keep you coming back for more. Perfectly portable and easy to store, these bars make a delicious homemade alternative to store-bought treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup mini M&M's candies
- 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is fully combined.
Gently fold in the mini M&M's candies and semi-sweet chocolate chips, reserving a small handful of M&M's for topping.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or your hands. Make sure to press it firmly so the bars hold together well after baking.
Sprinkle the reserved M&M's on top and lightly press them into the surface of the mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
361 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 176 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 160 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
