These No-Bake Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are so easy to make! We made them healthy, using Only 4 easy ingredients! Super yummy for a sweet bar treat that is irresistibly delish!
Are you looking for a healthy, yet indulging oatmeal bar treat that you can feel good about, that requires no baking, and are also nutritious and super yummy?
This amazing healthy no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar recipe is perfect for breakfast on the go or for an afternoon or a post-workout snack and it only takes less than 10 minutes to prepare. If you have a little more time and don't mind firing up the oven then this simple chocolate cake recipe is not only healthy but also keto friendly!
Once prepared, place in freezer for 45 minutes and then slice them up and you've got some well deserved sweet treats coming your way that is ultimately, satisfying for that sweet tooth of yours!
The easy healthy chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar recipe requires only 4 ingredients!
Chocolate chips, peanut butter
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Ingredients You Need:
For variation, add some chopped nuts of choice on top of these bars for some extra protein.
Add some flax seed, seeds or shredded coconut to take them up a notch if you want some more texture. Add some sea salt for the sweet and salty lovers!
Ingredients You Need
Peanut Butter Oat Mixture
- creamy peanut butter
- agave syrup
or pure maple syrup
- honey can be used, but it won't be vegan
- old-fashioned rolled oats can use gluten free (can also use quick oats)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- semi-sweet chocolate chips use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want a vegan
- creamy peanut butter
How to Make Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Peanut Butter Oat Mixture
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In a medium, microwave-safe bowl add peanut butter and maple syrup and heat in microwave 20 seconds and whisk together. Heat another 20 seconds if peanut butter mixture has not heated through and melted.
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Add oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Scoop oat mixture into the prepared baking pan.
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Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly-packed layer. Set aside.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
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Microwave chocolate and peanut butter together until melted in 30 second increments until melted. Stir and pour chocolate over bars, spreading out evenly over bars with rubber spatula or back of spoon.
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Freeze for 45 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into bars.
Storing Oatmeal Bars
- Fridge - Store in an airtight container or ziplock bags in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Just grab one or two when you want a snack!
Other Ways to Make Healthy no bake chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar recipe even healthier?
- Vegan - You can make these healthier by making them vegan easily by just using dairy-free chips
+ agave syrup
or maple syrup
. They will contain wholesome ingredients with no refined sugar or artificial ingredients.
- Gluten-free - You can make this healthy chocolate peanut butter oatmeal bar recipe gluten-free by just using gluten-free oats
.
- Sugar-free - Use sugar-free healthy sugar
, peanut butter, maple syrup, chocolate chip alternatives for even healthier sugar-free bars!
Enjoy your healthy sweet treats!!
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Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Oat Mixture
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup agave syrup or pure maple syrup honey can be used, but it won't be vegan
- 1 & ⅓ cups old-fashioned rolled oats can use gluten free (can also use quick oats)
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips use dairy-free chocolate chips if you want a vegan
- ⅓ cup natural creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
Peanut Butter Oat Mixture
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl add peanut butter and maple syrup and heat in microwave 20 seconds and whisk together. Heat another 20 seconds if peanut butter mixture has not heated through and melted.
- Add oats. Stir and fold until thoroughly combined. Scoop oat mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, tightly-packed layer. Set aside.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- Microwave chocolate and peanut butter together until melted in 30 second increments until melted. Stir and pour chocolate over bars, spreading out evenly over bars with rubber spatula or back of spoon.
- Freeze for 45 minutes, or until firm. Remove from freezer and slice into bars.
Notes
Nutrition
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Kim Lange says
Yay! I'm so happy you and your husband approve! The dried cherries sounds amazing in the bars as well! Thank you so much for your awesome review Elana! Happy Baking!
Elana Fariss says
I made these for the first time, and literally my husband and I tore them up within a week. He's not too picky, but he let me know that these were the best bars I've ever made (and I've made many). I just made another double batch. One tray I made the same way, and I added dried cherries to the other one, since I love cherries. Thank you so much for this recipe.
Kim Lange says
Yum! I love the addition of the Himalayan salt on top!! So happy you enjoyed the recipe Colleen!
Colleen says
This recipe was amazing! I added some coconut flakes and sprinkled Himalayan salt on top. Delicious!
Kim Lange says
I've updated the nutrition facts Kimberly, but recipes using oats usually aren't considered low carb or need to be limited. Hope this helps you out!
Kimberly Anne Cohrs says
I WANT TO TRY THIS RECIPE, HOWEVER I AM COUNTING MY CARBS AND I CAN NOT FIND HOW MANY CARBS ARE IN THIS RECIPE FOR TH HEALTHLY NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS THAT HAVE ONLY 4 INGREDIENTS. PLEASE TELL ME IF I MISSED IT WHILE I WAS LOOKING AT THE RECIPE ONLINE.
THANKS SO MUCH.
KIMBERLY
Kim Lange says
I love this recipe is a keeper Elisa! Thank you so much for trying it! xo
Elisa says
These bars were so good! Presentation came out better than I was expecting too. Thank you! This recipe is a keeper!
Christie says
Wow they sound and look amazing with just 4 ingredients!
Kim Lange says
I did! I know you love healthy desserts like this along with me! I hope you give them a try Katherine! Thank you!!
Kim Lange says
Exactly, they are perfect for that! I keep them in the fridge and eat them whenever I feel the urge to have some yummy yet healthy! You will love them!
Kim Lange says
Thank you Catherine! I made a pan of these specifically for me for when I work out and as a healthy snack after meals and keep them in the fridge.
Kim Lange says
I cannot resist sweet and salty either! thank you Kelsie! xo
Kim Lange says
I love it when oatmeal can be incorporated in too! Thank you so much Laura! xo
laura says
you know me, Kim! Anything with peanut butter and chocolate has my heart! and add some oats? Cant wait to give these beauties a try!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
I love the idea of sprinkling these with sea salt. Salty sweet is the best!
Catherine says
I start to drool the moment I see your recipes, Kim! These bars look incredible, oatmeal, peanut butter and chocolate together sounds wonderful, and I love that they are gluten-free!
Valentina says
I'm so in for these, and my GF son will absolutely love them. And how great to keep the oven off on a hot summer day! 🙂 ~Valentina
Katherine | love in my oven says
Did you say healthy!? Sign me up!! These look so luscious and delicious Kim!!! You probably already know I LOVE PB and chocolate! I"m so into this!
Josiah - DIY Thrill says
These bars look so yummy!