No-Bake Nutty Oat Bars

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'In a bowl, combine the oats, raisins, and seeds.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place the Marshmallow Creme, butter, and milk in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring with a heatproof spatula, until the marshmallow is mostly melted.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Add the peanut butter, cinnamon and vanilla extract. When a few lumps remain, remove the pot from the heat and stir until the mixture is smooth. Add the oat mixture and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Spread the oat mixture in the prepared pan in an even layer. Moisten your hand lightly with water and press to pack it firmly.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Refrigerate until the oat mixture sets.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Using a sharp knife, cut the chilled oats into 3 wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 8 bars. Serve cold or at room temperature.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'For the homemade marshmallow creme: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let sit.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Place the Stevia In The Raw in a small bowl and mix 1 tablespoon water into the stevia until it looks like soft marshmallow. Set aside.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Place the sugar and corn syrup in a heavy medium-sized saucepan. Add 1/3 cup water.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Cook over medium heat until the mixture boils and registers 225 degrees F on an instant-read or candy thermometer, about 5 minutes.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Continue boiling the sugar and when it reaches 235 degrees F (about 3 more minutes) start watching it carefully. When the thermometer registers 240 degrees F - "soft ball" stage - about 3 more minutes, immediately remove the pot from the heat.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Promptly start beating the softened gelatin at medium speed and carefully pour the hot sugar syrup slowly down the side of the bowl in a thin stream.'}

13. 13

    {'id': 'step_12', 'step': 13, 'text': 'Add the stevia and vanilla. Increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture triples in volume and looks like Italian meringue or well-beaten whipped cream, 5 to 6 minutes. The creme will flow from the bottom of the whisk in an even, thick column.'}

14. 14

    {'id': 'step_13', 'step': 14, 'text': 'If not using Marshmallow Creme immediately, pack it into a plastic container, cover tightly, and store at room temperature for up to 2 days'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)