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Slow-Cooker Steel-Cut Oats Energy Bars

These Slow-Cooker Steel-Cut Oats Energy Bars are a nutritious, satisfying snack that keeps you energized throughout the day!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter plus additional for drizzling, if desired
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1.25 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 3/4 cup ripe banana mashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup banana chips roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup steel-cut oats
  • 1/4 cup roasted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking pan

Method
 

  1. Begin by greasing your slow cooker with a little oil or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the natural peanut butter, honey, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, mashed ripe banana, and eggs. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined and smooth.
  3. To the wet mixture, add in the cinnamon, steel-cut oats, raisins, banana chips, chopped roasted peanuts, and cacao nibs. Stir everything together until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the mixture into your prepared slow cooker, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for about 4-5 hours. The bars are done when firm to the touch.
  6. Once cooked, turn off the slow cooker and allow the bars to cool in the cooker for about 30 minutes. Carefully remove and slice into bars.
  7. For an extra touch, melt a tablespoon of peanut butter and drizzle it over the sliced bars.

Notes

  • Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for a week.
  • For longer storage, freeze bars individually wrapped for up to 3 months.
  • Feel free to customize with different nuts or fruits based on preference.