peanut butter granola bars

I kind of don't want to make these again because my self control went out the window.  Seriously. They were a hit and so easy!!  Not to mention the fact that they are much more healthy than store bought granola bars that have 500 ingredients that you can't pronounce. 

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla 

2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper. 

In a sauce pan mix together peanut butter and maple syrup. Mix over low heat, whisking with a spoon just until it becomes smooth. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Then add oats, salt, and cinnamon. Wet hands and press oats into the pan. 

Bake for 18-20 minutes until the sides of the bars are slightly brown. Let cool completely, and slice into 8 rectangles. Store in a sealed container at room temperature.