American Peanut Butter and Apple Snack Squares

Shopping list

• 250 g rolled oats

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• 150 g natural peanut butter — no added sugar

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• 1 piece eating apple — cored and coarsely grated

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• 1 piece egg — beaten

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• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 50 g unsalted peanuts — roughly chopped

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/gas mark 4). Grease and line a 20 cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together the rolled oats, peanut butter, grated apple (including any juice), beaten egg, cinnamon and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. 3

   Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared tin using the back of a spoon or a spatula.

4. 4

   Scatter the chopped peanuts over the top and press in gently.

5. 5

   Bake for 20– 25 minutes until golden and firm to the touch.

6. 6

   Allow to cool completely in the tin, then lift out using the parchment and cut into 12 squares.

7. 7

   Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.