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One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta

One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta Your New Weeknight Favorite

This One Pot Creamy Cajun Sausage Pasta is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats The sturdy foundation of your bars, providing texture and chewiness.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Creamy goodness that enhances flavor and adds healthy fats.
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup A natural sweetener that binds the bars together.
For the Chocolate Flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder A rich source of chocolatey flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Add a sweet touch and a chocolate burst.
For Flavor Enhancement
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness and overall flavor balance.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1/3 cup of honey (or maple syrup) until smooth.
  3. Pour the peanut butter mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients, and stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
  5. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and press the mixture into the dish.
  6. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. After chilling, lift the bars out of the dish and slice them into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These bars can be customized with your favorite add-ins like nuts or dried fruits.

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