Heart Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Squares Recipe
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.
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
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
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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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