Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These no-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are chewy and chocolatey, making them the perfect healthy snack or quick breakfast option. Just four main ingredients create a hearty treat that's easy to make.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats Old fashioned oats for best texture.
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter Creamy is easy to mix, but crunchy works too.
- 1/2 cup Honey or maple syrup Sweetens and helps everything stick together.
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder For chocolate flavor without extra sugar.
Optional Extras
- 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Optional for flavor boost.
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips For added sweetness and texture.
- 1/4 cup Chia seeds Optional, adds texture and helps bind.
- 1/4 cup Chopped nuts For added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, allowing for overhang to lift the bars out later.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) until smooth. If it’s difficult to mix, microwave for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Stir in cocoa powder until well combined.
- Fold in rolled oats until coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours or in the freezer for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Once chilled, lift the bars out and cut into squares or rectangles. Wipe the knife between cuts for cleaner edges.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months. For a healthier option, consider adding ground flaxseed or reducing the sweetener.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g