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Amish Simple Sweetness

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A quick, comforting dessert made with just three ingredients: brown sugar, peanut butter, and oat flour, perfect for kids’ lunches or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark) Dark gives more molasses flavor.
  • 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) Natural peanut butter may change texture.
  • 1 cup oat flour Store-bought or homemade from blended oats.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish or line it with parchment for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together the brown sugar and peanut butter until smooth and homogenous using a wooden spoon or spatula.
  3. Add the oat flour gradually, mixing until the mixture comes together into a thick, spreadable dough. Avoid overmixing.
  4. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula or back of a spoon.
Baking
  1. Bake for 15–20 minutes, looking for golden edges and a center that’s set but still slightly soft.
  2. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling
  1. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares.
  2. Cooling helps the bars hold their shape.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

For nut-free, swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Freeze individual squares for up to 3 months.
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