Apricot Peanut Butter Oat Bars (No Bake, Kid Friendly)

If you're looking for a snack that requires no oven, no fuss, dairy free and something your kid can help make from start to end, then apricot peanut butter oat bars tick every box. Just 4 ingredients, food processor and a bit of pressing power is all you need.

Prep Time20

Setting Time30

Total Time50

Course: Snack

Cuisine: universal

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: bars

Calories: 161kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

9 inch x 6 inch Baking Dish
1 Food Processor
1 Parchment Paper/Greaseproof Paper
1 Spatula

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

390 gms (or) 1.5 cups dried apricot
90 gms (or) ¾ cup rolled oats
130 gms (or) ⅓ cup peanut butter
60 gms (or) ¼ cup maple syrup adjust to your taste

For Topping (optional)

6-8 almonds (optional) chopped
2-3 slices dried apricot (optional) chopped

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Instructions

Line 9x6 inch baking dish/pan with parchment/baking sheet leaving a little overhang on sides so you can lift it out easily later.
Add 390 gms (or) 1.5 cups dried apricot, 90 gms (or) ¾ cup rolled oats, 130 gms (or) ⅓ cup peanut butter and 60 gms (or) ¼ cup maple syrup into food processor and process until everything comes together into a clumpy and sticky mixture.
390 gms (or) 1.5 cups dried apricot, 90 gms (or) ¾ cup rolled oats, 130 gms (or) ⅓ cup peanut butter, 60 gms (or) ¼ cup maple syrup
Transfer the mixture into lined baking dish and spread it with spatula.
Place parchment/baking sheet on top of the mixture. Using measuring cup or flat bottomed glass press the mixture down firmly and evenly.
Now top it with chopped 6-8 almonds (optional) and 2-3 slices dried apricot (optional). gently press with spatula.
6-8 almonds (optional), 2-3 slices dried apricot (optional)
Refrigerate for atleast 30-45 minutes until fully firm.
Lift the whole set holding the parchment overhang on sides, place on a board and cut into bars.

Notes

Parchment: Place parchment paper on top of mixture before pressing down with glass/measuring cup to prevent mixture from sticking to the base of glass/cup.

Press Firmly: It is a necessary step for the bars to hold together. So don't rush, take time and make sure to press down firmly and evenly.

Test Mixture: The mixture should hold its shape when pressed between fingers.

Too Dry Mixture: If the mixture feels too dry or crumbly, add a bit of maple syrup and process again to get right consistency.

** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.

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