PB & J Oat Bars

by Jackie Rickert Tue, September 8, 2026 at 11:40 AM Peanut-butter Oat-bars Raspberry-jam Chia-seeds Honey Flaxseed No-bake Dessert 2 cups oats (I used old-fashioned) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup honey 1 tsp vanilla 1 tbsp flaxseed 3 tbsp water 1.5 cups fresh or frozen raspberries 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup 2 tbsp chia seeds Make jam filling: Add raspberries and honey to a small sauce pan. Heat over medium low. Stir occasionally until berries break down and begin to boil, using a spoon or rubber spatula to help mash berries while stirring. Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously to prevent burning. Remove from heat and stir in chia seeds. Set aside to cool. Make the oat layer: Combine the flaxseed and water in a small bowl and let sit for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. Add the oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and flaxseed mixture to a large bowl and stir to combine. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Press about 2/3 of the oat mixture into the bottom of the pan to form a firm and even layer. Spread the cooled jam evenly over the oat layer. Crumble the remaining bar mixture evenly over the top of the jam. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and then slice into bars.