Peanut Butter Bars (from the oven) gluten free

Peanut Butter Bars

makes 8 “granola” sized bars or 16 squares

Serve these with a smoothie or a piece of fruit for breakfast on the run!

• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup natural Peanut crunchy butter
• 1/3 cup honey or agave
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (or quinoa flakes)
• 2 Tbsp flour of choice (whole wheat, spelt or gluten free blend)
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 Tbsp hemp hearts (or sub in sunflower/sesame seeds)
• 1 Tbsp chia Seeds (or sub in sunflower or sesame seeds)

Note: GF: use gluten free oats or quinoa flakes

Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a 8×8 or bread pan with parchment paper or foil. Melt the coconut oil so that it reaches its liquid state. In a medium size boil, mix oil, peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Add in the dry ingredients and stir until well incorporated. Pour the mixture into a prepared pan. Press the mixture down using your hands or a spoon. Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden brown. Cut into bars while still warm. Allow to cool. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

thanks to beyondthepeel.net