No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
16 bars
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars
Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars begin with peanut butter and pure maple syrup warmed briefly until easily mixed. Rolled oats, ground cinnamon, optional hemp seeds, and sea salt are stirred in for texture and flavor. The mixture is pressed evenly into a parchment-lined pan. A topping of melted chocolate chips and coconut oil is then spread on top. After covering with plastic wrap, the bars chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours, allowing them to firm up for easy slicing.
The bars offer a chewy, nutty oat base with a smooth chocolate layer. Cinnamon adds warmth, while hemp seeds contribute slight nuttiness and nutrition. The no-bake preparation means no oven is required, simplifying the process.
This recipe stores well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week and can be frozen up to three months. Hemp seeds can be swapped for chia or flax seeds or omitted. Coconut oil in the topping can be replaced with butter or coconut milk if preferred.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter unsweetened, or almond butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 2 Tbsp hemp seed optional
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 Tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- 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.
- Stir in the oats, hemp seeds, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until everything is well-combined.
- Transfer the peanut butter oat mixture to a 8” x 8” square pan lined with parchment paper and press it into an even layer.
- 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.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter oats and spread it into an even layer.
- 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.
- 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
- Hemp seeds can be substituted with chia or flax seeds, or omitted entirely.
- Use butter or coconut milk as alternatives to coconut oil for the chocolate topping if desired.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze in a zip lock bag for up to three months.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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