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Healthy Kids Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares Recipe

               
Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares
With protein-packed flavor in every bite, these mini peanut butter oat squares are the perfect pick-me-up for a midday snack. This incredibly easy 4-ingredient treat brings sweet and simple goodness to your table every time.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 32 servings
1 1/4 cups natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
6 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
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Directions
Step 1

Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup of the peanut butter and the maple syrup. Microwave in 20-second increments, whisking after each time, until melted. Add the oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Scoop oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a rubber spatula, smooth the mixture into an even layer. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same bowl, combine chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter and microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Stir and pour chocolate mixture over bars, spreading out evenly with rubber spatula or back of spoon.

Step 4

Freeze for 45 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into 32 bites. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 32
Calories: 113
Make this for: Gluten Free Heart Healthy
Dietary Review:
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Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian.
Nutrition Info
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 square
Per serving:
calories:113
total fat:7g
sat fat:2g
cholesterol:0mg
sodium:15mg
total carb:8g
fibers:1g
sugars:4g
proteins:3g

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Healthy Kids Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares Recipe
Ingredients
Recipe yields 32 servings
1 1/4 cups natural creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
6 oz bittersweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1

Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup of the peanut butter and the maple syrup. Microwave in 20-second increments, whisking after each time, until melted. Add the oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Scoop oat mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using a rubber spatula, smooth the mixture into an even layer. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same bowl, combine chocolate chips and the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter and microwave in 30-second increments until melted. Stir and pour chocolate mixture over bars, spreading out evenly with rubber spatula or back of spoon.

Step 4

Freeze for 45 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into 32 bites. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks

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