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Makes a lot so it will feed a crowd. The frosting is delish! First time using reduced fat PB but overall the bars were well received and some asked for the recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"05\/28\/2014 13:53","GUID":"CB613AC851094491B7535D10DAE5A12E","MemberId":4311884,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"homemadewithlove","SubmittedDate":"05\/28\/2014 13:53"},{"Comment":"
These are my go-to healthy sweets! Can't get enough of them!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"2ed3e8486a13431c8ced8561a4edd26a","MemberId":6648138,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"christquest","SubmittedDate":"03\/02\/2014 10:29"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/26\/2013 19:11","GUID":"6364c93a20814c90ad4bebacbb0940e1","MemberId":7316609,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"foodbound","SubmittedDate":"06\/26\/2013 19:11"},{"Comment":"
These are amazing. I made them for fathers day a few years ago and no one could tell they were a healthier version of the ones I made that are similar to a food network stars high fat peanut butter bars the previous year.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"06\/07\/2013 09:02","GUID":"d0a6303c19174711af7ae1f2f41ed166","MemberId":4484886,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"danielleylee","SubmittedDate":"06\/07\/2013 09:02"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/31\/2013 18:11","GUID":"bec5d14e675842a181b3331ac9574b25","MemberId":6836165,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"mmbreen","SubmittedDate":"05\/31\/2013 18:11"},{"Comment":"
I thought these bars were very dry and found ways to give the rest of the pan away. I only had old-fashioned oats in the cupboard, and that may have made the difference. I'll just enjoy smaller portions of the real stuff in the future.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2013 09:00","GUID":"548bad47780c4f74985c49fcfa7c3d8e","MemberId":4885329,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"katieleigh3508","SubmittedDate":"04\/08\/2013 09:00"},{"Comment":"
I love these for breakfast or snacking with a glass of milk. I put 6 oz. chocolate chips on the bars as soon as they come from the oven, let them melt, and spread. I no longer use the frosting. Either way, they're delicious!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2013 18:29","GUID":"70f61616fe0e4841ba6b45a7b3075b37","MemberId":1680510,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mountainbaby","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2013 18:28"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/02\/2013 17:24","GUID":"2dba40ee5ce34d6a89914cc0cef3558e","MemberId":4877666,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"myrakreutzer@hotmail.com","SubmittedDate":"01\/02\/2013 17:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"01\/01\/2013 14:19","GUID":"931ba0d3970d4c5ba8c8aa83195a1cb6","MemberId":4338007,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"debsherpat","SubmittedDate":"01\/01\/2013 14:19"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"08\/18\/2012 14:11","GUID":"834A109DF6BD4768BF9D96CD858E6EA0","MemberId":282614,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ConnieK","SubmittedDate":"08\/18\/2012 14:11"},{"Comment":"
These were great! The texture from the oats is nice. I've made them a couple of times and needed to add a couple more tablespoons of milk to make the icing the consistency I needed to spread easily. I also probably substituted Smart Balance for the butter (original in the tub, not light). They also freeze well. Thanks for sharing!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"07\/17\/2011 19:29","GUID":"6BE4EB73E95040AE9A6B0EB670849B44","MemberId":434649,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"choc52","SubmittedDate":"07\/17\/2011 19:29"},{"Comment":"
These are fantastic! I probably wouldn't go so far as to call it a \"healthy\" recipe (hahaha)...but, my mom and I did a couple of things to further improve the stats. We used 1 c all-purpose flour and 1 c whole wheat flour in the batter. Then I also used maybe only a 1\/3 c of the peanut butter on the top of the bars - just enough for a thin layer. My mom and daughter halved the frosting recipe and it all came together just right...imho. Definitely a keeper of a recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"05\/01\/2011 22:31","GUID":"ac9e77b0671246069390b4e6ca8477f7","MemberId":5794812,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"N3","SubmittedDate":"05\/01\/2011 22:31"},{"Comment":"
Tasted great<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"04\/26\/2011 23:18","GUID":"b277fe599537408a9688540b003986a8","MemberId":1233367,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pamelag21","SubmittedDate":"04\/26\/2011 23:18"},{"Comment":"
i made it from a previous issue I got . It is great<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"04\/26\/2011 12:55","GUID":"682cdeb97484487bb2267e3de627de9b","MemberId":4679668,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"fowa","SubmittedDate":"04\/26\/2011 12:55"},{"Comment":"
I loved this recipe! These bars are very very good and I will make these again.<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"05\/22\/2010 20:40","GUID":"d2b6a6baf7e54ee2b5cac8935ec52f93","MemberId":4812543,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"maria37","SubmittedDate":"05\/22\/2010 20:40"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"04\/05\/2010 16:49","GUID":"3d280d1206904566bca8855700ebf4e2","MemberId":4197378,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mrskgraves","SubmittedDate":"04\/05\/2010 16:49"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"06\/21\/2009 13:52","GUID":"9EEA182C843A411A83661D78D5D4F554","MemberId":617188,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rcasavant","SubmittedDate":"06\/21\/2009 13:52"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"06\/14\/2009 08:08","GUID":"cab6fbe159fe4a238747b73fdfc2785f","MemberId":2092551,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"robnat420","SubmittedDate":"06\/14\/2009 08:08"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"06\/13\/2009 08:42","GUID":"b97e478bd13345cd86a1b89fed0af8c4","MemberId":4059382,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"tkroeplin","SubmittedDate":"06\/13\/2009 08:42"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"06\/12\/2009 10:58","GUID":"748d7eb80af848729d50fce18621cb20","MemberId":4201411,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"aubdaub5","SubmittedDate":"06\/12\/2009 10:58"},{"Comment":"
i made these and they are delicious!<\/p>
I used my homemade peanut butter and only used about 3\/4 a cup in the batter and none on the top of the bars and they are plently rich!<\/p>
also not sure if i should store them in the fridge though.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"","GUID":"ed9e1baafea2468cb6eb9a0d0f39ebef","MemberId":3216735,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"artgirl1804","SubmittedDate":"06\/02\/2009 22:51"},{"Comment":"
Should this be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator?<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"0b1f06c6c5734428903f98968ace0d18","MemberId":3232978,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"gardenia64","SubmittedDate":"05\/22\/2009 21:39"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"05\/14\/2009 09:21","GUID":"16cc753cdf954b3dbea94b44668fdcb8","MemberId":3033009,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"skooterbeej","SubmittedDate":"05\/14\/2009 09:21"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"05\/09\/2009 17:22","GUID":"5656D4DB5D3C46C19A47BCB047AB2749","MemberId":679547,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"lindabo","SubmittedDate":"05\/09\/2009 17:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"05\/08\/2009 20:18","GUID":"B56B7737B51F4772B2D120E5C7826714","MemberId":1257923,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kaitbritt","SubmittedDate":"05\/08\/2009 20:18"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43222,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":310802,"name":"Bars","slug":"bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310737,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"There's nothing easier or more satisfying than a good par recipe. Try our takes on the classic lemon bar, pumpkin bar, cookie bar and more.","parent":310796,"count":832,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/"},{"term_id":310807,"name":"Cereal Bars","slug":"cereal-bars","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310742,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Need an easy treat for the next bake sale or potluck? Our cereal bar recipes are just the thing! We've got recipes for rice crispy treats and more.","parent":310802,"count":195,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/bars\/cereal-bars\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Makeover Peanut Butter Bars"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n