Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
A quick and simple no-bake recipe using just four ingredients to create chewy, creamy peanut butter bars topped with rich chocolate. Perfect for busy days or last-minute sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) honey (maple syrup as vegan substitute)
- 2 cups (180 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy lifting.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth. Warm slightly if too thick.
- Stir in rolled oats until fully coated and evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press firmly into an even layer.
- Melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth, or melt over a double boiler.
- Pour melted chocolate evenly over oat mixture and smooth with spatula.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is firm.
- Lift bars out using parchment overhang and cut into 12 squares. Wipe knife between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing. Press mixture firmly into pan to prevent crumbling. Melt chocolate gently to avoid seizing. Chill bars thoroughly before cutting. Warm knife under hot water for clean cuts. For vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Optional: add sea salt, chopped nuts, or cinnamon for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12th of rec
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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