Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Bars
These easy no-bake peanut butter chocolate oat bars are a quick, satisfying snack made with simple pantry staples. They combine creamy peanut butter, chewy oats, and melty chocolate for a perfect balance of flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (natural, no added sugar or oil preferred)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) honey (maple syrup can be used for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (vegan chocolate chips for dairy-free)
- Optional mix-ins: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, dried fruit
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well until evenly combined and sticky. Add more honey or peanut butter if mixture is too dry.
- Transfer mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly with a spatula or clean hands.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy, or melt using a double boiler.
- Pour melted chocolate over the pressed oat mixture and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chocolate is set and bars are firm.
- Lift bars out using parchment paper and cut into 12 squares or rectangles. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Warm peanut butter slightly if thick to ease mixing. Do not skip chilling step to avoid crumbly bars. Use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts for neat edges. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Gluten-free option requires certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1 of 12)
- Calories: 190
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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