Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
A soft, chewy, peanut-buttery treat made with oats, brown sugar, and optional chocolate—perfect for snacktime, lunchboxes, or guilt-free dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, then cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
