Peanut Butter and Oats Bar

Peanut butter and oats are perfect combination. I like the crunchiness of the oats and smoothness of the peanut butter.

You can also put icing such as cream cheese or just a drizzle of dark chocolate ganache.

For the chocolate ganache, please check my recipe https://filcanbites.com/chocolate-ganache/

Peanut Butter & Oats Bar

peanut butter with oats

• 1 cup shortening
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• ⅔ cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all purpose flour
• 1½ cup quick cooking oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line with parchment paper a 15x10x2 inch pan. Set aside.

   

2. In a standing mixer with paddle attachment, combine the shortening, sugars and peanut butter until light and fluffy.

   

3. Add eggs one at a time, beat well after each addition.

   

4. Add in water and vanilla.

   

5. Beat in the flour, oats, baking powder and salt. Mix until just combined.

   

6. Spread the batter in a greased pan.

   

7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

   

8. Cool on a wire rack and cut into squares.