Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate and Peanut Butter
Healthy No-Bake Oatmeal Bars with Chocolate and Peanut Butter are the perfect sweet treat that combines convenience, nutrition, and deliciousness. Whip these bars up in just 10 minutes for a wholesome snack the whole family will adore. The delightful blend of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and hearty oats not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also provides a boost of energy for busy days. Ideal for meal prep, these bars can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for easy access to a nutritious snack any time. Whether you enjoy them as a quick breakfast or an after-school pick-me-up, these no-bake oatmeal bars are sure to become a favorite in your home!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Extra creamy peanut butter for drizzling
- Mini chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8” baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the oats, peanut butter, honey, and vanilla until combined.
- Press 1 ½ cups of the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Melt remaining peanut butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Pour the melted mixture over the pressed oat base.
- Crumble any leftover oat mixture on top and drizzle with extra peanut butter; add mini chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours until set, then cut into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 178
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 56mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg