No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Bars: 1 Ultimate Treat
These no-bake chocolate peanut butter oat bars are a simple and delicious treat. They combine classic flavors for a quick and satisfying snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and a thick mixture forms.
- Press the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Cut into bars and enjoy.
Notes
- For extra texture, you can add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the mixture.
- Ensure the peanut butter is creamy for best results.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg