Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Are you looking for a healthy, yet indulging treat that you can feel good about, that requires no baking, and are also nutritious and super yummy? These easy Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars are so easy to make and they are definitely super yummy and 4 ingredients is all that is required!
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 190kcal
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 & 1/3 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
Store in an airtight container or ziplock bags in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg