Description
No-Bake Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Oat Bars are an easy, healthy snack made with just a few simple ingredients. Packed with oats, peanut butter, and a touch of sweetness, these bars are perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or anytime you need a quick energy boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: pinch of salt, 2 tbsp chia or flax seeds
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, chia or flax seeds (if using), and salt.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, warm peanut butter and honey for 20–30 seconds until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour wet mixture over oats and stir until fully combined.
- Let mixture cool slightly, then fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon or spatula to flatten evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Cut into bars and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
Notes
- Use almond or sunflower seed butter for variations.
- Press mixture firmly to ensure bars hold their shape.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sweet-salty finish.
- Customize with dried fruit, coconut flakes, or protein powder.
- Let chocolate chips cool slightly before adding to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake oat bars, chocolate chip peanut butter bars, healthy snack bars, easy no-bake recipe, peanut butter energy bars, lunchbox snacks