Description
A deliciously simple no-bake treat made with creamy peanut butter and rolled oats for a sweet and comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned preferred)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth.
- Add rolled oats to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it evenly.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the oat mixture or stir into the mixture.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Slice into bars and store in an airtight container.
Notes
To make vegan, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips. For a crunchier variation, mix in chopped nuts or cereal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake, chocolate, peanut butter, oat bars, snack, easy recipe