Rolled Oat Peanut / Almond Butter Bars

For Peanut Butter Bars

Put:
4 c rolled oats or spelt flour
1 c roasted & salted peanuts
if not, add 1/4 t salt
1 c peanut butter with salt
if not, add 1/4 t salt
(For variety add 1 c carob powder)
1/2 t salt
3/4 - 1 c honey (or pure maple syrup when using carob powder)
4 c water
& mix in the mixer or with a spatula.

Preheat oven at 350º

Pour the mixture into a 9x13 glass pan & spread out with a spatula.

Top with:
2 - 3 T roasted & salted peanuts

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For Almond Butter Bars

Follow the Peanut Butter Bars recipe except, use these ingredients:
4 c rolled oats or spelt flour
1 c pecans, or slivered or sliced
almonds (taste for freshness)
1 c almond butter,
coconut butter or a combination
(taste for freshness)
if not with salt, add 1/4 t salt
1/2 c unsweetened shredded
coconut flakes (optional)
(For variety add 1 c carob powder)
1 t salt
1 c honey (or pure maple syrup when using carob powder)

Bake uncovered at 350º for 40 - 45 min.

Cut into rectangles & serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days
or freeze.

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And top instead with:
2 - 3 T pecans, or slivered or sliced almonds