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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Chewy, nutty, and naturally sweet, these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars are a quick and healthy snack or dessert, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Set Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy or natural
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Optional mix-ins: ½ cup mini chocolate chips ¼ cup chopped nuts, ¼ cup dried fruit

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 8×8-inch baking pan (or similar size)
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Pan
  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving extra overhang for easy removal.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and butter together.
  2. Stir constantly until smooth and fully combined.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
Mix in Oats
  1. Place the rolled oats in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the oats.
  3. Stir well until all oats are fully coated.
  4. Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Press into Pan
  1. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
  2. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly and evenly.
Chill and Set
  1. Place the pan in the fridge for at least 20–30 minutes until firm.
  2. Once set, lift out the bars using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares or rectangles.
Serve and Store
  1. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
  2. These bars also freeze well for longer storage.