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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars

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These no-bake bars combine rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and hearty oats for a quick, satisfying snack that requires no oven and minimal effort.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (135g)
  • ¾ cup natural creamy peanut butter (190g)
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (80ml)
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (25g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (90g) (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm the peanut butter and honey together in a microwave-safe bowl for 20-30 seconds until soft and easy to stir. Stir to combine well.
  2. Add cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt to the warm peanut butter mixture and stir until completely blended and glossy.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats and mini chocolate chips. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats and stir until every oat is coated and the mixture is sticky and thick. Add a teaspoon of honey or peanut butter if too dry.
  4. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Pour the oat mixture into the pan and press down firmly with a spatula or clean hands to pack evenly.
  5. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm. Alternatively, freeze for 30-45 minutes and thaw slightly before slicing.
  6. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the set mixture from the pan. Slice into 12 bars or squares. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter with oil separation for best binding. Press bars firmly and chill at least 2 hours for clean slicing. Variations include nut-free versions using sunflower seed butter, vegan versions with maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips, and adding nuts or dried fruit for texture.

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