Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars
These Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars combine creamy peanut butter, sweet strawberry jam, and a soft oat base to create the ultimate dessert or snack bar. Perfectly chewy with a nutty richness and fruity sweetness, they’re easy to make and ideal for both kids and adults.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup strawberry jam or preserves
- Optional: crushed peanuts or chopped strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and oats.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture.
- Spread two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spread strawberry jam over the dough layer, leaving a small border.
- Crumble the remaining dough on top of the jam.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per bar, approx):
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Protein: 6g
- Sugar: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg