No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Squares

So... I have been gone for way to long. Things have changed so much over the past year of not blogging. We sold our house last summer, had to be out in 30 days, and didn't find our new house until almost 5 months later. This past year has been such a transition and I am so glad to finally have some time and a new house to start trying new recipes and sharing old ones again.

Here is a new recipe to us (I found it HERE) that has become a HUGE favorite in our house; no bake peanut butter oat squares. Only 3 simple ingredients and you will always have a protein filled breakfast or snack for on the go. I enjoy taking these with me when I leave at 6 AM for work, when I am not quite ready to eat any thing yet, but I know I will shortly; just throw a couple in my bag and I am good. Give it a try!

Ingredients

- 1 cup of Peanut butter (our favorite is JIF)

- 1/2 cup of honey

- 2 to 3 cups of rolled oats

1) Add the peanut butter and honey to a medium size pot or sauce pan. Mix together and melt over low-medium heat until smooth. (Note: this process can be done in the microwave, but believe it or not, we don't own a microwave)

2) Measure out your rolled oats, remove your pot from the heat at this time (if you are using the stove top) and add them to your peanut butter and honey mixture. Mixing well, until all the oats are coated. (Note: I like to use less then 3 cups, because it makes it so there is more peanut butter per bar, just a personal preference)

3) Line a 8 X 8 or 9 X 9 pan with foil and spray with cooking spray, then add your mixture on top of the foil. Make sure to spread it out evenly and then press it in to the pan. Place the pan in the refrigerator until set.

4) Once set you can remove the foil from the pan and then cut smaller squares.

5) We like to wrap ours individually in plastic wrap, so it makes it easier to grab and go. We store them in the refrigerator to keep them firm.

Super simple, right?! I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. 

ENJOY!!