Peanut Butter Wheat Bars
Packed with wholesome ingredients, these Peanut Butter Wheat Bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack or light breakfast option. Featuring the nutty richness of creamy or crunchy peanut butter, the natural sweetness of honey, and the hearty goodness of whole wheat flour and rolled oats, these bars strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. A hint of unsweetened applesauce keeps them moist, while a dash of vanilla adds a fragrant touch. Optional mini chocolate chips can be folded in for a touch of decadence. Ready in just 30 minutes, these easy-to-make bars are baked to golden perfection and can be enjoyed fresh or stored for a convenient snack that stays delicious for days. Ideal for meal preppers and lovers of healthy treats, these bars are packed with energy and flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 0.75 cup Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, salt, and baking powder. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey, unsweetened applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined. The batter will be thick.
If using mini chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture at this stage.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or your hands to press the batter evenly into the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut them into 12 squares or bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy as a healthy snack or quick breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.0 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.1 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2561 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 359.2 g | 131% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.5 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 146.0 g | ||
| Protein | 93.1 g | 186% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2512 mg | 53% | |
*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.
