{recipe} Peanut Butter Oatbars

I am sucker for nutrient dense snacks, they also have to easy and inexpensive to make.  This is one of my all time favorites because it literally takes 5 minutes or less to come together. It is perfect for little hungry tummies in the afternoon.

 PEANUT BUTTER OAT BARS:
* makes 12 or more squares depending on how large you cut them.

1 1/2 cups peanut butter
6 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (I use a ton of oats so I buy in bulk)
1 cup crunch flax cereal

* I recommend using organic/grass-fed/high quality ingredients from reputable companies when feasible.

In a  medium bowl, stir  together the peanut butter and the maple syrup till well combined.  Add the oats and cereal, and continue to stir until everything is evenly covered with the peanut butter mixture.

Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper (I like to use unbleached parchment paper.)  Evenly spread the mixture into the square pan.  Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into 1 inch squares.

Store in an airtight container (with parchment paper in between layers) in the refrigerator for up to one week.