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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

Easy, delicious no-bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars with a thick layer of chocolate makes for an amazing healthy dessert or breakfast!

Prep Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 Tbsp hemp seeds optional*
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
Chocolate Topping:
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 3 Tbsp coconut oil**

Instructions

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  1. Add the peanut butter and pure maple syrup to a large microwave-safe large bowl. Microwave for 15 to 20-second intervals stirring well in between, until the ingredients mix together easily, about 40 to 60 seconds total. Note: if you don't own a microwave, you can prefer this step using a small saucepan and heat on the stove top over medium heat.
  2. Stir in the oats, hemp seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until everything is well-combined.
  3. Transfer the peanut butter oat mixture to a 8” x 8” square pan lined with parchment paper and press it into an even layer.
  4. To make the chocolate topping, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 20-second intervals, stirring well between, until the mixture has melted and is creamy, about 60 seconds total.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter oats and spread it into an even layer. 
  6. Cover with plastic wrap and transfer the bars to the refrigerator and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate has set up completely.
  7. When you’re ready to cut the bars, remove them from the refrigerator and tug on the parchment paper to pull it out of the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut equal sized squares. Serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • *You can replace the hemp seeds with chia seeds or flax seeds or omit them altogether.
  • **Use butter or coconut milk in place of coconut oil if you prefer.
  • Store peanut butter oatmeal bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. After that, you can transfer the rest to a zip lock bag and freeze them for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Bar (of 16) Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 18g (28%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Bar (of 16)
Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 18g 28%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.