Vegan Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with Peanut Butter and Caramel are sweet, salty, and chewy all at the same time. They are a tasty treat for any event because they are made with healthy ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups oats
• 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped peanuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth

Stir in oats until well combined

Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanuts, if using

Press the mixture evenly into a lined 9x9 inch baking pan

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown

Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing into bars