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These Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Easily Vegan) are one of those recipes that comes together like a dream. One bowl, a few simple ingredients and easily vegan. This is due to there being no eggs, and the milk/chocolate can simply be subbed for a dairy free variation.

The bars themselves are soft and chewy, with a little texture from the chocolate chunks and top. These are perfect for peanut butter lovers, and make for a great snack. I find anything oaty to be so comforting and wholesome, and these would be fabulous for a make ahead afternoon snack, or hiking treat!

The ingredients simply comprise of:

  • Peanut Butter
  • Brown Sugar
  • Oats
  • Flour
  • Baking Soda
  • Milk
  • Chocolate Chunks

Do check your peanut butter that it’s vegan, as some can contain milk powder/other dairy items. That said, any milk/chocolate will work – so no need to make it vegan if that’s not what you have to hand/you don’t want to!

These bars are mega easy, and a great one to make with the kids. They store well and can be frozen, for moments when you fancy a treat! They are also great for bake sales, gifting or as a pick-me-up on one of *those* days. I highly recommend doubling the recipe, as you will get through them in the blink of an eye.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Easily Vegan)
  • Peanut Butter: The cheaper stuff is better, but any is fine! I try to avoid the natural stuff when baking, as the oil percentage is different. But really, it would still work!
  • Brown Sugar: Crucial for texture and that deep cookie flavour
  • Chocolate: Use any chocolate you like – milk/white/dark/chips/chunks! You could also add dried fruit or nuts if you fancy!

For these Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Easily Vegan), I use a basic 8′ square pan (I like this one), and recommend using an electric or stand mixer to make the shortbread layer (with a mixer like this). If you want more traybake recipes try these Anzac Millionaires or these Banana Bread Brownies. For videos and baking inspiration, head on over to my Instagram.

Peanut Butter & Chocolate Oatmeal Bars (Easily Vegan)

These are one of those recipes that comes together like a dream. One bowl, a few simple ingredients and easily vegan. This is due to there being no eggs, and the milk/chocolate can simply be subbed for a dairy free variation. This recipe makes about 9 squares.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 9
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

  • 80 g Rolled Oats
  • 75 g Light Brown Soft Sugar
  • 175 g Peanut Butter Smooth or Crunchy
  • 145 g Plain Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 150 g Chocolate Chips
  • 120 ml Milk

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Line an 8" square baking tin.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, peanut butter and brown sugar. Beat together for a few minutes until entirely combined.
  • Add in the flour, baking soda, chocolate and a pinch of salt and bring together into a cookie-dough like texture.
  • Press this into the lined tin (I use my hands to press it out evenly). Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown on top.
  • Let cool on a wire rack before slicing!

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