Description
Rich, chewy no-bake bars made with hearty rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and topped with a smooth chocolate layer. These easy stovetop treats are perfect for snacks, meal prep, or a quick dessert without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons peanut butter (for chocolate topping)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1 cup peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and butter (or coconut oil). Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add rolled oats and mix until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with the remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the oat layer and spread evenly.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until fully set.
- Lift from the pan using parchment overhang and slice into 12 bars before serving.
Notes
Use maple syrup and coconut oil for a fully dairy-free version.
Press the oat mixture firmly into the pan to prevent crumbling.
Certified gluten-free oats can be used to make this recipe gluten-free.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
