American Peanut Butter and Jelly Snack Bars

Shopping list

• 200 g certified gluten-free oats

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• 100 g gluten-free plain flour blend — ensure certified GF

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• 100 g light brown sugar

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• 100 g butter — melted

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• 150 g smooth peanut butter — check label GF

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• 100 g raspberry jam — check label GF

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• 0.25 tsp salt

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a 20 cm square baking tin with baking parchment.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, mix the gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, brown sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Stir in the melted butter until the mixture is evenly combined and crumbly.

4. 4

   Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into the base of the prepared tin.

5. 5

   Dot spoonfuls of peanut butter and raspberry jam over the oat base, then gently swirl together with a knife.

6. 6

   Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top, pressing down lightly.

7. 7

   Bake for 25– 30 minutes until golden and set at the edges but still slightly soft in the centre.

8. 8

   Cool completely in the tin before cutting into 12 bars.