I got the itch to clean out my pantry the other day. I had a huge container of peanut butter from Costco that I rarely eat except for the occasional spoonful before bed (What? You don't eat peanut butter by the spoonful?). I also had partially used bags/containers of craisins, white chocolate chips, and oatmeal. I'm happy to say that I made a little more room in my pantry, and I got some delicious oatmeal bars as a result of my "hard" work.
These are great for breakfast or if you need a pick-me-up snack before a workout. They also make great bedtime snacks (much more satisfying than a spoonful of peanut butter). Feel free to play around with the add-in ingredients, and use whatever you have in your pantry.
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients:
scant 1/2 cup peanut butter
scant 1 cup pumpkin puree
2 cup oats (whole rolled; not quick cook)
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup white sugar
1 Tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup each of add-ins: white chocolate chips, Craisins, or whatever your heart (or pantry) desires
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
Combine all ingredients into a mixing bowl and stir by hand. Spread batter (it will be pretty moist) into a foil-lined and sprayed 8x8 or 9x9-inch baking dish. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The bars may still look underdone, but that's okay because they will continue to set up as they cool. Allow to cool very well before slicing into squares. Store extras on the countertop, refrigerator, or in the freezer for long term storage.
Source: Love Veggies and Yoga
11 comments:
I am guilty of eating spoonfuls of peanut butter! These bars look great
This looks so good and a nice snack for the kids' lunches! I love the idea of pumpkin and peanut butter together. Sounds great!
These looks great-thanks for sharing the recipe and lovely packaging, too!
Um, yes I DO eat peanut butter by the spoonful and actually, now that you mention it I'm going to run to my nearest jar and do so! But, these bars look absolutely delicious! I particularly like your Bible verse at the heading of your blog! I'm a christian missionary working in Peru. You should stop by my baking blog sometime. I live at 12,000 ft above sea level and baking is often difficult. That's why I like this recipe! No leavening needed! :)
Trev
Um Hello? Doesn't everyone???? Now I can eat it in these delicious bars without feeling guilty about it though and my four year old will love them! Can't wait to try them and the picture is beautiful with the wrap around them!
wow...sounds absolutely delicious...lipsmacking clik..;)
Tasty Appetite
I'm glad you and your readers like my recipe!
Glad they worked so well for you.
These bars are definately a must recipe! Thanks for sharing.
These look excellent! i might cut the sugar a bit though, thanks!
Don't worry...I totally eat PB by the spoonful! Yum!
YUM! and I do love the pic, too!:-)Illu mucho!
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