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Strawberry Peanut Butter Bars
Carolina Gomez

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and oats.
  5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the peanut butter mixture.
  6. Spread two-thirds of the dough evenly into the prepared pan.
  7. Spread strawberry jam over the dough layer, leaving a small border.
  8. Crumble the remaining dough on top of the jam.
  9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. 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