Chewy bars with oats, peanut butter, raisins, and cinnamon—ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole wheat flour
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1/2 cup honey
08 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
11 - 3/4 cup raisins
12 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring an overhang for effortless removal.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly blend creamy peanut butter, honey, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients. Mix gently until fully incorporated.
05 - Fold in raisins and chopped walnuts to distribute evenly.
06 - Transfer prepared mixture into lined baking pan and press firmly into a uniform layer.
07 - Bake for 22 to 25 minutes or until bars are golden at the edges and set in the center.
08 - Allow to cool fully in the pan. Lift out using parchment, then slice into 12 even bars.
