Ingredients
- 1 cup(s) peanut butter
- 1/2 cup(s) butter, melted (can sub 1/4 cup of mashed bananas or applesauce)
- 1/2 cup(s) packed brown sugar (can reduce amount or replace with Stevia or Truvia)
- 1/2 cup(s) honey or pure maple syrup (can reduce amount or replace with Stevia or Truvia)
- 3 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
- 3 1/2 cup(s) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup(s) flaked coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
- 1/2 cup(s) chopped roasted and salted pecans (can sub sesame or sunflower seeds)
- 1/2 cup(s) dried cherries (can sub raisins, Craisins, chopped dates, currants, dried cranberries or any other dried fruits)
- 1/2 cup(s) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (can sub carob, bittersweet, or milk chocolate chips)
Directions
- 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 2In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter, the melted butter, the brown sugar, the honey or syrup and the vanilla and almond extracts until smooth.
- 3Stir in oats.
- 4Stir in coconut, chocolate chip, nuts, and dried fruit.
- 5Press the mixture into a 13 x 9 inch greased pan.
- 6Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes or just until they are lightly browned around the edges.
- 7While still warm, score bars but let cool completely on wire rack before removing bars to a serving platter or storage container. Store any leftover bar in the refrigerator as they keep best that way.
Estimated Time
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes