Toasted Oat Energy Bars

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Toasted Oat Energy Bars

Prep time: 15 mins | Set time: 1 hour | Yield: 6–8 Bars or Cups

Ingredients

The Base:

  • 150g (5.3 oz) toasted oats

  • 200g (7 oz) roasted peanut paste (or natural peanut butter)

  • 60g (2 oz) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts), roughly chopped

  • 60g (2 oz) raisins

  • 30g (1 oz) dried cranberries, chopped

  • 1 pinch of salt

  • Spices to taste (cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla powder)

The Topping:

  • Melted dark chocolate (for decoration or coating)

  • Optional: Frozen cherries, pumpkin seeds, or dried oranges for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats, chopped mixed nuts, raisins, dried cranberries, salt, and spices.

  2. Bind with Peanut Paste: Add the roasted peanut paste to the dry mixture. Stir vigorously until the oats are completely coated and the mixture holds together when pressed.

  3. Mold the Bars: Press the mixture firmly into a silicone muffin tin or a parchment-lined square pan. Ensure the surface is flat and even.

  4. Add Chocolate: Pour the melted dark chocolate over the top of each oat base. Smooth it out and sprinkle with optional pumpkin seeds or crushed nuts for extra texture.

  5. Set: Place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or the freezer for 20 minutes) until the chocolate has completely hardened.

  6. Serve: Pop the bars out of the mold and serve chilled.

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