Everything you need for breakfast: oats, peanut butter and a little bit of chocolate! These Healthier Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars are low in sugar and so filling!
INGREDIENTS
1 cup rolled oats (uncooked)
1/4 cup flour (can use wheat flour or sub with almond, coconut or GF blend flour)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp coconut oil
2 eggs
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup peanut butter (crunchy or creamy)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup chocolate chip
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 F and line a 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the coconut oil by putting it in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. Beat in the eggs. Add in the maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Use a rubber spatula to fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the mixture into the pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool before cutting into bars. Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3-5 days.
