Demonstrate the love you have for your Valentine by preparing this delicious dessert recipe. Even your family will enjoy this tasty treat and you’ll feel good about making something for them that is healthy. This is especially for those who love the combination of creamy peanut butter and chocolate together.

You may be shocked to see that there’s real butter in this recipe. Don’t be alarmed; it’s all about the portion sizes. It’s so rich and satisfying that you won’t even be tempted to over-indulge. Check out the nutritional exchange information at the bottom for more information on how to fit this into your diet plan.

P B and C Bars

1/2 cup  stick butter or margarine, softened

1 cup  Equal® Spoonful

1/3 cup  brown sugar, firmly packed

1/2 cup  2% milk

1/2 cup  creamy peanut butter

1 egg

1 tsp  vanilla extract

1 cup  all-purpose flour

3/4

cup  quick oats, uncooked

1/2 tsp  baking soda

1/4 tsp  salt

Beat first 3 ingredients together until well combined. Stir in milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until blended. Gradually mix in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until completely blended. Gently stir in chocolate chips. Prepare a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and spread mixture in pan . Bake in preheated 350° F oven 20 to 22 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares; store in airtight container at room temperature. This recipe makes 48 servings.  Nutritional exchanges per Serving: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat, 2 Free.