Description
These no bake chocolate peanut butter bars are a quick, indulgent treat perfect for busy weeknights. They combine creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate for a chewy, creamy texture without any oven fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) creamy natural peanut butter
- ½ cup (120ml) honey
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Optional: ½ cup chopped peanuts or nuts of choice
- Optional: extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the rolled oats to the peanut butter mixture. Fold everything together until the oats are evenly coated and the mixture looks thick and dough-like. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or more honey.
- Fold in half of the chocolate chips gently to distribute evenly.
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Transfer the mixture to the pan and press firmly into an even layer using the back of a spatula or lightly wet hands.
- Microwave the remaining chocolate chips in 20-second bursts, stirring between, until smooth. Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate evenly over the top of the bars.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Lift the bars out using the parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares. For cleaner cuts, warm your knife under hot water and dry before slicing.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter without added oils or sugars for best texture. Press mixture firmly into the pan to avoid crumbly bars. Chill for at least 1 hour before cutting. Warm knife under hot water for cleaner cuts. Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or extra chocolate chips. Can substitute honey with maple syrup for vegan option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1 of 12 squar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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