Easy Energy Bars with Peanut Butter
Materials:
– 1 cup peanut butter (ideally unsweetened)
– 1/2 cup honey or agave syrup
– 2 cups of oat flakes
– 1/2 cup dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
– 1/4 cup chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)
– 1/4 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), finely chopped
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preparation of Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, honey and vanilla until smooth.
- Add Solids Materials: Add the oat flakes, chocolate, nuts and chia seeds (if using). Mix well until the ingredients are combined.
- Forming Bars: Spread the mixture on a small baking tray lined with non-stick paper, pressing it well to create an even surface.
- Refrigerate: place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours until the mixture has set.
- Cutting and Serving: Remove the mixture from the baking pan and cut into bars. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
Tip: You can add a few drops of chocolate or a pinch of salt on top of each cookie before baking for extra flavour.
Simple, quick and delicious!
