Ingredients:

  • 2 cups rolled oats (180g)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (240g)
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup (120ml)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
  • ½ tsp baking powder (2g)
  • ½ tsp salt (3g)
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (90g)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line the baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  3. In a bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), beaten egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
  6. Fold in optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts.
  7. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm.