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School Lunch Peanut Butter Bars

Delicious School Lunch Peanut Butter Bars Everyone Will Love

These School Lunch Peanut Butter Bars combine oats, peanut butter, and chocolate in a delightful treat. Perfect for lunchboxes or snacks, they're easy to make and customizable!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter chunky peanut butter can be used for added texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar is a lower-glycemic alternative
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar dark brown sugar can deepen the taste
  • 2 large Large Eggs try flax eggs for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best results
For the Dry Mixture
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour use a certified gluten-free flour blend if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda no direct substitutes
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Quick-Cooking Oats do not substitute with old-fashioned oats
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips dark chocolate chips for more intense flavor
  • ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter almond butter for a different twist

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking pan
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13×9-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together unsalted butter, 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed.
  5. Fold in 2 cups of quick-cooking oats gently into the batter until evenly mixed.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Melt 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips with the remaining ½ cup of creamy peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  9. Once the bars are baked and slightly cooled, pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the top and spread evenly.
  10. Allow the bars to cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the bars cool completely for the topping to set. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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