Description
Delicious and nutritious Philadelphia snack bars that combine oats, nuts, and a touch of sweetness to create the perfect comfort food for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups oats
1 cup peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
1 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated.
- Fold in your choice of dried fruit.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
Feel free to personalize your bars by adding spices like cinnamon or a splash of orange zest for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: snack bars, healthy snacks, Philadelphia snack bars, meal prep, comfort food
