No Bake Peanut Butter Bars
Easy and nostalgic No Bake Peanut Butter Bars combining creamy peanut butter, honey, and chocolate for a chewy, delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Add Rolled Oats: Incorporate the rolled oats along with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Pan: Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper, overlapping the edges for easy removal.
- Press the Mixture into the Pan: Firmly press the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan to create an even layer.
- Melt Chocolate Chips: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and pour the melted chocolate over the mixture.
- Chill Until Firm: Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours until it sets and firms up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Lift the bars out using the parchment paper, slice them, and savor every bite!
Notes
For a healthier option, use natural peanut butter and feel free to substitute honey with agave syrup for a vegan version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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