Prep Time::15 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::8
Yield::8 servings
Ingredients
cooking spray
½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter flavored spread (such as I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups oats (such as Quaker Oats®)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup dark chocolate chips
¼ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®) (Optional)
¼ cup sliced almonds (Optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Melt together the brown sugar, peanut butter, honey, butter flavored spread, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until well combined; remove from heat.
Combine the oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Pour the brown sugar mixture into bowl; stir well to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and almonds. Spoon into the prepared pan; pat down and spread evenly.
Bake in preheated oven until browned, 15 to 20 minutes.
Cook's Note
Fresh and/or organic ingredients work the best! Enjoy!