- 3 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup oat flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts
- 8 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- ⅓ cup honey sub maple syrup or agave for vegan
- ½ cup smooth peanut butter
- ¾ cup dried cranberries finely chopped
- 1 cup raspberry jam or your favorite jam or jelly
- non stick cooking spray
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, stir together the oats, oat flour*, sugar, salt, and peanuts.
In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, honey, and peanut butter until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
In a small bowl, combine the dried cranberries and raspberry jam. Add spoonfuls to the oat mixture and gently fold in. Do not overmix. You want small clumps of fruit scattered throughout.
Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly coat with nonstick spray. Transfer the mixture to the pan, spread it evenly, and press down firmly with a rubber spatula so it’s tightly packed.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden around the edges. Let cool completely, then refrigerate until cold and firm. This helps the bars hold their shape when cutting.
Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment. Cut lengthwise down the center, then slice each half into 8 or 9 bars.
Wrap bars individually in plastic wrap or store together in a zip-top bag. Keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage. They’re best eaten cold when the texture is extra chewy.
- You can make your own oat flour by blending oats in a food processor until they form a fine powder.
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Pack the mixture tightly into the pan so the bars hold together.
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Let bars cool and chill before slicing to prevent crumbling.
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Use natural peanut butter for best flavor, but creamy peanut butter will yield a smoother texture.
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 193mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg