Easy 5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oat Bars Recipe for Quick No Bake Snacks
These no-bake peanut butter oat bars are a simple, wholesome snack made with just five ingredients. They offer a chewy texture and nutty richness, perfect for a quick, satisfying treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (85g) honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Gather and measure your ingredients. Make sure the peanut butter is smooth and at room temperature for easier mixing. (About 5 minutes)
- Combine peanut butter and honey in a mixing bowl. Stir together until smooth and glossy. (3-4 minutes)
- Add vanilla extract and salt. Stir to combine. (30 seconds)
- Fold in the oats using a spatula until evenly coated but not mushy, forming a thick, sticky dough. (2-3 minutes)
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture and press firmly and evenly to about 1-inch thickness. (2 minutes)
- Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour to let the bars firm up.
- Once set, lift the parchment paper out and cut into 12 bars. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Warm peanut butter slightly in the microwave for easier mixing. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal. Press bars firmly but not too hard to maintain chewiness. Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for up to 3 months. Optional add-ins include mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or spices like cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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