After School snacks : PBJ Bars

After School snacks : PBJ  Bars  is our Tuesday recipe ! 

• 1 

  15-oz can low-sodium chickpeas, rinsed

• 2 tbsp. 

  honey

• 2 tsp. 

  pure vanilla extract

• 1/2 c. 

   creamy peanut butter

• 2/3 c. 

  old-fashioned rolled oats 

• 1/2 c. 

  roasted unsalted peanuts 

• 1 tsp. 

  baking powder

• 1/4 tsp. 

  baking soda

• 1/2 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 1/3 c. 

  strawberry jam

Heat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-in. square baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides.In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, honey, and vanilla until smooth. Add peanut butter and pulse to incorporate,  In a small bowl, mix together oats, peanuts, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add to food processor and pulse a few times until combined but chunky. Transfer 1 cup dough to a bowl and set aside. Press remaining dough evenly into prepared pan. Gently spread jam on top, then crumble reserved dough over jam. Bake until edges just pull away from pan and top is set and light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes.  Let cool at least 15 minutes in the pan; then, using overhangs, transfer to a rack and let cool completely. To serve, cut into 16 squarehttps://www.womansday.com/food-recipe

I am a Mom and I volunteer at our local library and homeschool group. I am always looking for fun and healthy treats to serve to the kids. This is a favorite of the group...