No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bars are an easy, wholesome treat with a chewy oat base, rich chocolate peanut butter filling, and a lightly crunchy topping. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups quick oats
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, unmelted and packed
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch square pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with coconut oil. Set aside.
- In a non-stick saucepan over medium heat, add coconut oil, maple syrup, and coconut sugar. Stir until the mixture simmers and sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- In a large bowl, combine oats and sea salt. Pour the warm liquid over the oats and mix until evenly coated.
- Press about half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Reserve at least ½ cup for topping. Refrigerate the pan.
- In another saucepan over low to medium heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter, stirring until smooth.
- Remove the pan from the fridge and spread the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the oat base evenly.
- Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture on top and press down gently.
- Refrigerate overnight or until fully set. Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into 16 bars.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Bars are best served chilled or at room temperature.
- For cleaner cuts, warm your knife before slicing.
- Can be frozen for up to 1 month in individual portions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
