Recipe Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups toasted O’s oat cereal
• 3/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
• 1/3 cup peanut butter (any kind)
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup M&M’S Peanut Milk Chocolate
• 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt

Directions:

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes (+ 1 hour 15 minutes standing time)

1. Line 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper so it overhangs the edges.
2. In large bowl, toss together oat cereal and rolled oats.
3. In small saucepan set over medium heat, add peanut butter, brown sugar, butter and vanilla. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until sugar has dissolved and mixture is smooth.
4. Pour peanut butter mixture over oats mixture and stir to combine. Let cool slightly before stirring in M&M’S Peanut Milk Chocolate (to avoid melting away colors). Press oats mixture firmly into prepared pan.
5. In small microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips. Microwave on HIGH for 30 to 60 seconds or until smooth and melted.
6. Drizzle melted chocolate over oats mixture. Sprinkle with sea salt. Freeze for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until bars and chocolate are both firm and set.
7. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Remove from pan and cut into 12 bars.

Tip:

• Substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate or white chocolate if preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 bar

• Calories 200
• Fat 11g
• Saturated Fat 4g
• Cholesterol 5mg
• Sodium 135mg
• Carbohydrate 24g
• Fiber 2g
• Sugars 14g
• Protein 5g