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    NO-BAKE HONEY & OAT PEANUT BUTTER BARS (GLUTEN-FREE)

    Jefferson Adams

    By Jefferson Adams

    Celiac.com 03/15/2017 - Looking for an easy, reasonably nutritious snack? These no-bake honey and oat peanut butter bars are just the ticket. Quick to make, no-bake, and easy to take on the go, these bars also happen to be gluten-free and plenty tasty.


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    Ingredients:

    • 1 cup any gluten-free oatmeal
    • ¾ cup chunky natural peanut butter
    • â…“ cup thick honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ¾ cup powdered milk
    • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips, to garnish

    Directions:
    Mix all ingredients, except chocolate chips, add more powdered milk and oats as needed

    Spread evenly on a cookie sheet.

    Top with chocolate chips and/or seeds. Press down to make sure they stick.

    Cut into squares.

    Chill for 30 minutes, then cut and serve.

    Image Caption: Peanut butter oat bars make a great gluten-free treat. Photo: CC--JoeFoodie
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