Welcome to the 932nd variation of a peanut butter snack bar.

I know you really need another one.

Because the other 931 versions just don’t tickle your fancy.

Because I just… know you.

Because what’s more fun that a humongous ball of dough?

I know that you like to take a bite of a pretzel then a bite of a brownie, preferably double fist style. Maybe you like to squish potato chips on your sandwiches like I used to do at Mother Lovett’s house on Sunday afternoons? Yes, yes… you probably do. We’re like peas and carrots.*  But really, nothing like peas and carrots since you won’t find either of those items in my house nor would I ever want to be one. Ever.  I’d much rather be peanut butter and chocolate, bacon and eggs, or cheese and wine.

Much better.

I know that you like pizza for breakfast and beer in weird things, like marshmallows and pasta, and sometimes… in breakfast.

Hey… don’t shoot the messenger.

And I don’t really feel like making a big stink to convince your that these bars are amazing, because um… I’m watching Sweet Home Alabama for the millionth time and 932 variations of peanut butter oatmeal bars is no exaggeration. You’ll make them if you want to. Hopefully you’ll love them too and won’t pay me to go away a la A+ F and the Situation. Speaking of, can I just tell you that I’ve had to watch Regis and Kelly each morning for Regis’ Mother Lovett-isms, like yesterday when he called the Situation the “Satisfaction?” I sat and laughed to myself for about four full minutes. Then I cried.

 

So I like these bars because they are: peanut buttery, oatmealy, dense, sort of sweet, kind of cake-like and non-granola like. Plus, they are snacky type bars and… I really love snacks. I also put about 8000 mini chocolate chips inside because they are mini. Which is probably another giant reason that I like them. Which means that there are tiny bite sized antioxidants in here and I really need some of those. Don’t you?

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Squares

makes 9 squares

1 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1 cup old fashioned oats

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup brown sugar

3/4 cups creamy peanut butter, like Skippy Natural

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk (I used vanilla almond milk)

1/3 cup mini chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, add peanut butter and sugar and mix on high speed until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined.

3. Add in flour, oats, salt and baking soda, mixing on medium speed. The dough will look crumbly and you want the peanut butter mix to be broken up into clumps. Add milk with the mixer on low speed, and mix until a dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips.

4. Make sure dough is completely combined, and roll it into a ball with your hands. Place it in the middle of an 8×8 baking dish, pressing it to fit. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until set and golden on top. Let cool completely, then cut into 9 squares.

*Ew.

 

 

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251 Responses to “Oatmeal Peanut Butter Snack Squares.”

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    Mike — June 7, 2012 @ 5:25 am

    I absolutely love that ball of dough.
    I have to make these bars asap…I want to have one of those after my race on Sunday!

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    Lauren — June 30, 2012 @ 7:07 pm

    Oh- yummy! I have made 3 batches so far, they are great for a quick breakfast. I like to cool them, then cut and then wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze. I love them cold but you can heat them up in the microwave too. That way, they’re ready in the freezer to go whenever you need them. I have made a few changes too. I do not think you need that much peanut butter called for in the recipe, about 1/2 cup is fine. I used a little less vanilla then recommended and use honey in place of half the brown sugar. So yummy and quick! :)

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    Julie — July 3, 2012 @ 11:35 pm

    My children and I loved these squares. You may be surprised to know that I don’t like pizza for breakfast, nor do I like beer with marshmallows?…but I do like this recipe. I disagree with the last commenter saying too much peanut butter?? not a chance…these are excellent just as written. I also used honey as the sweetener and spelt flour for the flour. Thanks!

    Reply

    • Laurie — July 5th, 2012 @ 1:19 pm

      I agree — I even added a little MORE peanut butter.

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    Laurie — July 4, 2012 @ 11:23 pm

    That ball of dough…the peanut butter…the oats….the mini chips….the giant ball of dough…..the giant ball of dough….DELICIOUS. I made this today and wish I could eat the whole thing right now. So peanut buttery and wonderful. Awesome recipe. I blogged it, too.

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    Joli — August 17, 2012 @ 10:19 pm

    A-mazing. I’m always looking for recipes that don’t include butter, and this takes the cake. I cut them and had one while they were still warm and gooey…sooo good. Thanks for the recipe :]

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    sara @ the land of ozmabomb — August 29, 2012 @ 10:08 am

    i found these on pinterest, made them yesterday, and l-o-v-e them!! the texture is what does it for me. and that they’re not too sweet. there is a perfect balance of everything incorporated. i, too, ate one for breakfast; crazy delicious!

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    Charity — August 29, 2012 @ 12:07 pm

    These bars kind of baffle me. Out of the oven (after cooling for 20 minutes) they were really dry and had to be eaten with a big glass of milk. I had one this morning as a snack and it was better and more moist, but still not fabulous. Just found them to be really dense and they kind of stick to your mouth. I love them in theory, but in practice found them just okay.

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    mbb — September 5, 2012 @ 6:33 pm

    do you think i could substitute canned pumpkin or yogurt for the peanut butter? i’m just not a peanut butter fan (gasp! i know). any other substitution ideas? i was thinking nutella but it’s soooo sweet already…

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    I see a lot of peanut butter and chocolate in my future…

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