These no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are a great healthy dessert or sweet snack straight from the fridge! They are made with simple ingredients and are gluten-free! The combination of creamy peanut butter, chewy rolled oats, and velvety chocolate creates a heavenly treat that will have you coming back for seconds.
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars Ingredients
To create these mouthwatering No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars, you’ll need the following ingredients:
Drippy Peanut Butter: You need this in your recipe! Feel free to use your favorite brand.
Honey: to sweeten the peanut butter layer a bit
Rolled Oats: Do not use quick oats for these! The rolled oats make the bottom layer chewy.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips: You will melt this to create a delicious top layer for your bars.
Coconut Oil: You just need a little to mix with your chocolate chips before melting.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the rolled oats to the peanut butter and honey mixture. Mix thoroughly, ensuring that all the oats are coated and well incorporated.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish, then press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or your hands.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and refined coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter and oat mixture, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate for a tantalizing sweet-savory balance.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars have set and the chocolate has hardened.
- Once set, remove the dish from the refrigerator and cut the mixture into bars or squares of your desired size.
- Serve and relish these delectable No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars! They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, although they probably won’t last that long!
Substitution Suggestions
For Peanut Butter: You can use any other nut butter for this if you can’t have or don’t like PB.
For Honey: You can use maple syrup or agave as well.
For semi-sweet chocolate chips: Feel free to mix things up and use milk or dark chocolate. You can of course use any vegan options.
Tips, Customizations, and Serving Suggestions
- For an extra crunchy twist, add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds to the peanut butter mixture before pressing it into the dish.
- Experiment with different nut butters like almond butter or cashew butter to create unique flavor variations.
- Drizzle melted peanut butter or sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top for an eye-catching presentation.
- Serve the bars chilled for a refreshing treat during hot summer months, or pair them with a warm cup of coffee or tea for a cozy indulgence.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are the ultimate go-to treat when you crave something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. With their luscious peanut butter filling, satisfying chewiness from rolled oats, and decadent chocolate coating, these bars are a true delight for any occasion. Whip up a batch in no time and enjoy the heavenly combination of flavors. Get ready for pure bliss and compliments from anyone lucky enough to try them!
More Easy Recipes:
- Healthy Chocolate Granola
- Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
- Chocolate-Covered Raspberry Bites
- Single-Serve Monkey Bread
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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup drippy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup semi sweet
- 1 tbsp refined coconut oil
Instructions
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and honey. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add the rolled oats to the peanut butter and honey mixture. Mix thoroughly, ensuring that all the oats are coated and well incorporated.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish, then press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spoon or your hands.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and refined coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter and oat mixture, ensuring it covers the entire surface.
- If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the melted chocolate for a tantalizing sweet-savory balance.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until the bars have set and the chocolate has hardened.
- Once set, remove the dish from the refrigerator and cut the mixture into bars or squares of your desired size.
