Grab-And-Go Peanut Butter Blueberry Oat Bars Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients
  • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup roasted peanuts, chopped
  • ¾ cup dried blueberries
Directions
  1. Heat the oven to 350 F
  2. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
  3. Spread the oats on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Toast the oats until fragrant and lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the peanut butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and butter.
  6. Cook for about 5 minutes until melted and smooth.
  7. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  8. Add the toasted oats, peanuts, and dried blueberries and stir well to combine.
  9. Transfer to the prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup.
  10. Bake until the edges are golden brown and the center looks dry, 18-20 minutes.
  11. Cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour.
  12. Lift the bars out using the parchment and cut into 12 to serve.