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No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Simple and delicious No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients! A combination of creamy peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), rolled oats, and dark chocolate chips are combined to create the perfect snack or healthy sweet treat.
Prep Time10 minutes
chill time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 3/4 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add 1 cup creamy peanut butter and 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup and heat in 20-second increments until melted. Mix to combine.
    Adding honey to peanut butter in a white bowl.
  • Add the 2 3/4 cups rolled oats to the bowl of the peanut butter and honey mixture using a spatula and mix until they are well combined.
    Using a spatula to stir oats into peanut butter and honey mixture.
  • Fold in the 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips and mix to combine again.
    Pouring chocolate chips into a bowl with oat peanut butter mixture.
  • In an 8x8-inch pan, place parchment paper. Lightly spray with non-stick spray. Place the peanut butter oats mixture into the pan. Press down using your hands or spatula.
    Peanut butter oatmeal bars in a parchment lined pan.
  • Place in the fridge for 30-60 minutes until set. Cut into 16-20 squares and enjoy.
    top view oatmeal bar squares on a parchment paper

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Notes

  • Storing: These no-bake square bars are best stored in a sealed container in the fridge to prevent them from getting too soft. They will keep for up to about 1 week. They are greatly enjoyed cold, at room temperature, or warmed. 
  • Freezing: Store in individual portions or one large freezer-safe bag or container. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg