Description
These no-bake chocolate oatmeal bars are a simple, delicious, and wholesome treat with chewy oats and rich peanut butter chocolate flavor, perfect for a quick snack or energy boost.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
Instructions
- Heat peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup) in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth and well combined.
- Remove from heat and add chocolate chips; stir until melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and salt if using.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture and stir until oats are fully coated.
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. Transfer mixture into the pan and press down evenly with a spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until bars are firm and set.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Optional add-ins: shredded coconut, dried fruit, nuts like almonds or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
For a richer flavor, drizzle extra melted chocolate on top before chilling.
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to a month.
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture, avoid quick oats.
Maple syrup can replace honey for a vegan option; use vegan-friendly chocolate chips.
Lining the pan with parchment paper prevents sticking and helps remove bars easily.
Adding protein powder to the oats can boost nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
