PB & J Bars — Kelli Pitrone | Nutritious recipes, healthful living

Mondays got me dreaming of these PB & J bars! Minimal ingredients, lightly sweet, and are just all around awesome

2 1/2 cups quick cooking

oats (GF or regular)

1/2 cup natural peanut butter

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 Tbs maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp salt

Mix these ingredients together and press half of the dough into a sprayed 8x8 pan

1/3 cup black raspberry jam mixed with the 2 Tbs chia seeds

Spread the jam in a thin layer over the base. Sprinkle the remainder of the dough on top of the jelly, similar to if you were making a crumble or crisp. Bake at 325 for 18-20 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.